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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Wise Servant | The Glass Coffin | Lazy Harry | The Griffin | Strong Hans | The Peasant in Heaven | Lean Lisa.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the girl turned into in "Frau Trude"?
(a) A mouse.
(b) A block of wood.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A pumpkin.

3. What is the lesson in "The Old Man and His Grandson"?
(a) Children follow the examples of their parents.
(b) Children never follow the examples of their parents.
(c) Children are naturally cruel to their parents.
(d) Children are clever.

4. What act of unfaithfulness does Ferdinand the Faithful commit?
(a) Murdering the princess.
(b) Betraying Ferdinand the Unfaithful.
(c) Marrying the king's princess.
(d) Betraying his parents.

5. What does the boy do when the old woman is on fire in "The Old Beggar Woman"?
(a) Throw her into the fire.
(b) Stand and watch.
(c) Point and laugh.
(d) Throw water on her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who rescues the poor brother in "The Turnip"?

2. What common fairy tale motif is found in "The Singing, Soaring Lark"?

3. What do the cat and mouse store in the church in the story "The Cat and Mouse in Partnership"?

4. Which animal plays an important role in "The Golden Bird"?

5. What reoccurring element of fairy tales is seen in "The Six Servants"?

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