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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. Which character makes a supernatural appearance in "The Three Apprentices"?
(a) Virgin Mary.
(b) The devil.
(c) An angel.
(d) The Lord.

2. What do "The Story of Schlauraffen Land" and "Ditmars Tale of Wonders" have in common?
(a) They both have the character Hans.
(b) They are both dark tales.
(c) They serve to entertain.
(d) They have the same moral.

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

4. Why is the old woman in "The Aged Mother" mourning?
(a) This is her nature.
(b) She is all alone.
(c) Her husband had just died.
(d) Her father has just died.

5. What does the rose symbolize in "The Rose"?
(a) The amount of time left before death.
(b) Eternal beauty.
(c) Superhuman strength.
(d) Friendship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the donkey learn to play in "The Donkey"?

2. What does the tailor do to his wife in "Sharing Sorrow and Joy"?

3. What trademark of a fairy tale does "The Riddling Tale" have?

4. Where does the third sparrow live in "The Sparrow and His Four Children"?

5. What common fairy tale element is found in "The Heavenly Wedding"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the lesson behind The Three Army Surgeons?

2. What happens to the horse in The Nail? Why? What does this signify?

3. What is the riddle of The Bright Sun Brings it to Light?

4. What is the message in Eve's Various Children?

5. What is understood about the maiden in The Maid of Brakel?

6. What lesson does The Master-Thief teach?

7. What is The Twelve Apostles about?

8. What is unusual about the tale The Three Brothers if compared to other tales?

9. What is the overall message in The Four Skillful Brothers?

10. What is the common element in The Lazy Spinner and The Six Servants?

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