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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 expected of the mother in this situation?

2. What psychological complex is referred to in this section?

3. In traditional roles, the father acts as which of the following?

4. In the case of the girl, what generally ends up happening to the father?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the result of this change? How do the children view their mother?

3. How does Hansel exhibit denial when going into the forest?

4. What is the opinion of the fantasies as they regard truth?

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

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

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

8. Why is the mother seen as the villain in the story even though both parents have agreed on a solution?

9. The number three may represent what family relationships?

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

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

Research and find an ancient myth of your choice. Convert the myth into a modern day fairy tale. Use Tolkien's outline for creating a successful story as well as Bettelheim's additions to the outline. What are the biggest changes that will need to be made? Which are the easiest? Which are the most difficult? How did the story change?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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