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

2. What common fairy tale element does "The Two King's Children" have?
(a) An evil stepmother.
(b) The use of three.
(c) A cursed princess.
(d) The use of trickery.

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

4. Which of the following is NOT a token the huntsman takes of the princess' in "The Skillful Huntsman"?
(a) Piece of nightgown.
(b) A lock of her hair.
(c) Slippers.
(d) Scarf.

5. What common fairy tale element is found in "The Lambkin and the Little Fish"?
(a) Wicked witch.
(b) Evil stepmother.
(c) The use of three.
(d) A handsome prince.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a common fairy tale motif found in "Brother Lustig"?

2. For how many years is Briar-Rose asleep?

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

4. What animal makes its appearance in "Tales of the Paddock"?

5. What job does the bird have that he ends up wanting to switch in "The Mouse, the Bird, and the Sausage"?

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