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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Louse and the Flea | The Girl Without Hands | Clever Hans | The Three Languages | Clever Elsie | The Tailor in Heaven | The Wishing Table, the Gold-Ass, and the Cudgel in the Sack.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the tailor throw the footstool in "The Tailor in Heaven"?
(a) He threw it in joy when he saw an old woman washing clothes.
(b) he threw it in joy when he saw an old woman stealing.
(c) He threw it in anger when he saw an old woman stealing.
(d) He threw it in anger when he saw an old woman washing clothes.

2. What was behind the mill "The Maiden Without Hands" that the devil claimed?
(a) The miller's daughter.
(b) A forest.
(c) The large apple tree.
(d) Hidden treasure.

3. Which phrase can sum up the idea behind the story of "The Valiant Little Tailor"?
(a) Brawn before brains.
(b) Brains over brawn.
(c) Tat for tit.
(d) Tit for tat.

4. What power did the servant in "The White Snake" receive?
(a) The ability to talk to animals.
(b) The ability to make princesses fall in love with him.
(c) The ability to understand animals.
(d) The ability to read minds.

5. What happens to Faithful John when he tells the king the reason behind certain actions?
(a) He becomes blind.
(b) He dies.
(c) His tongue burns out.
(d) He turns to stone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the rooster and hen do with the needle at the inn in "The Pack of Ragamuffins"?

2. What is the cracking noise heard at the end of "The Frog-King"?

3. In "The Magic Table, the Golden Donkey, and the Club in the Sack," what does the first son become?

4. Most of Clever Hans uses what writing technique to tell the story?

5. What is the proof that the prince has against the princess in "The Riddle"?

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