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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who accompanies the poor man in watching over the rich man's grave on the third night in "The Grave Mound"?
(a) His wife.
(b) The rich man's wife.
(c) The devil.
(d) A soldier.

2. What element does "The Three Brothers" not have that is commonly seen in many fairy tales?
(a) Violence.
(b) Magic.
(c) Sibling bond.
(d) The use of three.

3. What trademark of a fairy tale does "The Riddling Tale" have?
(a) A woman is turned into a flower.
(b) A woman is cursed by an evil stepmother.
(c) A woman is cursed by a witch.
(d) A woman marries a prince.

4. Where does Hans the Hedgehog live the first eight years of his life?
(a) Behind the stove.
(b) In his bedroom.
(c) Underneath a table.
(d) Inside the chicken coop.

5. Which element of fairy tales is not present in "Donkey Cabbages"?
(a) Magic.
(b) A beautiful maiden.
(c) An evil witch.
(d) A prince.

6. How many years is Maid Maleen locked away?
(a) One hundred.
(b) Nine.
(c) Three.
(d) Seven.

7. Which of the following animals is not mentioned in "The Duration of Life"?
(a) Monkey.
(b) Cat.
(c) Donkey.
(d) Dog.

8. What is heavily symbolized in "The White Bride and the Black Bride"?
(a) Love.
(b) Good.
(c) Evil.
(d) Color.

9. What is the lesson taught in "The Three Green Twigs"?
(a) God is forgiving.
(b) Even the smallest sin is of importance to God.
(c) God sees and knows all.
(d) One should always have faith in God.

10. What is the moral of "The Hare and the Hedgehog"?
(a) Treat others equally.
(b) Don't make fun of others.
(c) Do not be greedy.
(d) There is no moral. This is for entertainment.

11. What is the second item the girl is given by the old woman in the cottage in "The Nixie of the Mill-Pond"?
(a) A golden spinning wheel.
(b) A golden flute.
(c) A gold comb.
(d) A gold crown.

12. In "Looking for a Bride," what test is given to three sisters to determine whether the shepherd boy will marry her?
(a) How they package cheese.
(b) How they make cheese.
(c) How they eat cheese.
(d) How they use cheese.

13. What do the Seven Swabians carry together?
(a) A rope.
(b) A garden rake.
(c) A spear.
(d) A sword.

14. What is Master Pfriem's bad habit?
(a) Greed.
(b) Criticizing others.
(c) Arrogance.
(d) Pride.

15. What animal does Lazy Harry not want to watch after?
(a) A horse.
(b) A lamb.
(c) A goat.
(d) A cow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who dies in "Poverty and Humility Lead to Heaven"?

2. What common theme is displayed in "The Lazy Spinner"?

3. What is "Strong Hans" a story of?

4. What is the goose girl's true identity in "The Goose-Girl at the Well"?

5. What common fairy tale element does "The Two King's Children" have?

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