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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The mother may be portrayed as what?

2. The father may be portrayed as what?

3. In Little Red Riding Hood, what is the most significant change from the older version to the new version?

4. According to this section of the text, some cultures have done what to fairy tales?

5. What is the underlying moral in this story?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the main difference in Perrault's version?

2. What is the reason that the number three is significant in fairy tales?

3. Why do some cultures insist on outlawing fairy tales?

4. What is the name and crux of the original tale regarding Jack and the Beanstalk?

5. What examples are given by Bettelheim in regards to oral fixation and the two stories?

6. Why do some people object to fairy tales in relation to reality?

7. Explain the opinions of psychoanalysts in regards to fairy tales and violence.

8. Describe the realistic beginning of "Hansel and Gretel."

9. What did the birds know about the situation that the children did not?

10. What is the underlying moral of the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The section "Fairy Tale Versus Myth" carries the subtitle "Optimism Versus Pessimism." What is discussed in this section? What two great philosophers weighed in on the topic? What is the difference between myths today and in that era? Explain how the men viewed myths. How did myth tie into wisdom in the eyes of a child? How is the concept of humanity explored? What is the general opinion of psychologists on this topic? How do their opinions. Compare to those belonging to the philosophers?

Essay Topic 2

Although the Oedipus Complex is often thought to be purely sexual, Bettelheim asserts that this is not true. Explain the difference between the girls' and boys' views regarding this complex in relation to the father figure. How is the father viewed and treated by boys and girls? What is the major difference? How is a father most likely to respond to each? How might you respond in a similar situation? What is the best way to handle this phase of a child's life?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the purpose and use of fairy tales in these areas of development in a child's life such as intellect, family relationships, social interaction, skill sets, fantasizing, autonomy, and maturity. Write a 250-word essay on each item and give examples and references to the stories used in the book.

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