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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. What is the underlying moral in this story?

2. What enchanted musical instrument belongs to the ogre and is stolen by Jack?

3. What number is significant in fairy tales?

4. Who lives at the particular dwelling?

5. What type of material was used to make Red's hood?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the moral involved with the children eating the gingerbread house?

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

3. What is different about the existence of the targeted parent in the boy's story?

4. Which parts of the mind are addressed? Who studied this concept?

5. What do the children gain from their ordeal with the witch?

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

7. Others object to the immersion in a world of fantasy. Why?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The history of the Brothers Grimm is somewhat controversial. Write a biography on each brother and his input regarding the collections of fairy tales. Explore the use of plagiarism, copyright infringement, and misrepresentation. Include the contributions of the brothers and how their collections affected their personal and professional lives.

Essay Topic 2

Bettelheim was a child psychologist that specialized in working with autistic children. Examine Bettelheim's career and involvement with autism. How would an autistic child view fairy tales differently than a non-autistic child? What parts of the fairy tale would have the greatest impact on the child?

Essay Topic 3

There is a great deal of information provided regarding the Oedipus Complex. Discuss the indications of this psychological issue as it applies to girls, boys, and parents. Discuss the length of the phase and if a child ever "grows out" of it. Also compare and contrast the opinions of Freud, Jung and Bettelheim regarding the topic. State your opinion on the work and beliefs of each man.

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