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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Fisherman and his Wife," what negative trait caused their downfall?
(a) Arrogance.
(b) Greed.
(c) Gluttony.
(d) Pride.

2. Which of the following common fairy tales motifs is not found in "The Poor Miller's Boy and the Cat"?
(a) An evil stepmother.
(b) Hans as a character.
(c) A beautiful princess.
(d) The use of three.

3. What is the cracking noise heard at the end of "The Frog-King"?
(a) The frog turning into a prince.
(b) The princess throwing the frog against the wall.
(c) The bands around Henry's heart breaking.
(d) The coach breaking.

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

5. Which animal plays an important role in "The Golden Bird"?
(a) A horse.
(b) A fox.
(c) A wolf.
(d) A bird.

Short Answer Questions

1. What negative quality is expressed in "The Wolf and the Man"?

2. What power does the horse posses in "The Raven"?

3. How much time has passed when the servant girl returns home in "The Elves"?

4. Why do the kids let the wolf inside in "The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids"?

5. What is the lesson in "The Old Man and His Grandson"?

Short Essay Questions

1. The idea of good overpowering evil is prevalent in many of the stories. Briefly mention a few and discuss how good triumphs over evil.

2. How is the story of Clever Elsie misleading?

3. What are the similarities between The Queen Bee, The Three Feathers, and The Golden Goose?

4. How is the story of The Singing Bone similar to the story of Cain and Abel?

5. What theme is expressed in Wise Folks?

6. Although Snow-White is usually told as a fairy tale to entertain little girls, what is the lesson of Little Snow-White?

7. Why is The Robber Bridegroom considered a dark tale?

8. What lessons are taught in Old Sultan?

9. What is the lesson in the fairy tale, The Dog and the Sparrow?

10. What is the lesson in The Raven?

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