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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Cunning Little Tailor | The Bright Sun Brings it to Light | The Blue Light | The Willful Child | The Three Army Surgeons | The Seven Swabians | The Three Apprentices.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what biblical story is "The Singing Bone" similar?
(a) Solomon the King.
(b) Cain and Abel.
(c) Adam and Eve.
(d) Noah.

2. In "The Cunning Little Tailor," what animal must the tailor spend the night with?
(a) A bird.
(b) A tiger.
(c) A bear.
(d) A lion.

3. In "The Juniper Tree," what present does the bird give to Marlene?
(a) A gold chain.
(b) A song.
(c) Red shoes.
(d) A millstone.

4. What real life reality does "The Three Little Birds" touch upon?
(a) Adultery.
(b) Betrayal.
(c) Animal cruelty.
(d) Adopted children.

5. What must the sister not do for six years in "The Six Swans"?
(a) Cry.
(b) Speak.
(c) Smile.
(d) Dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal is Jorinda turned into in Jorinda and Joringel?

2. What sticks to the maiden when she is leaving Mother Holle's home in the story Mother Holle?

3. In "The Willful Child," what part of the child sticks out of the grave?

4. What item does the boy turn to silver in "The Spirit in the Bottle"?

5. What does Thumbling use as a sword in "Thumbling's Travels"?

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