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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. What is something similar in "The Three Little Birds" and "The Water of Life"?
(a) An evil stepmother.
(b) Evil sisters.
(c) Healing water.
(d) A dwarf.

2. In "The Willful Child," what part of the child sticks out of the grave?
(a) A leg.
(b) A hand.
(c) An arm.
(d) A foot.

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

4. What does the boy learn how to do in "The Thief and his Master"?
(a) Change into various people.
(b) Scam women.
(c) Pickpocket.
(d) Change into various animals.

5. What job does the bird have that he ends up wanting to switch in "The Mouse, the Bird, and the Sausage"?
(a) Cooking and setting the table.
(b) Carry water.
(c) Light the fire.
(d) Bringing home firewood.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps the soldier in "The Blue Light"?

2. What do the Seven Swabians carry together?

3. What common fairy tale motif is found in "Doctor Knowall"?

4. What replacement organ does the third surgeon in "The Three Army Surgeons" end up with?

5. Which character makes a supernatural appearance in "The Three Apprentices"?

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