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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Getting of Wisdom.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Wasis respond to Glooscoop in "Glooscap and the Baby"?
(a) Wasis screams.
(b) Wasis recites poetry.
(c) Wasis does not respond..
(d) Wasis hits Glooscap.

2. In "The Swan-Maiden," what happens when the man returns the stolen item to the swan?
(a) She kills him.
(b) She flies away.
(c) She dies.
(d) She marries him.

3. What is Bridget supposed to find at the castle in 'Bridget and the Lurikeen'?
(a) Her parents.
(b) Silver.
(c) Gold.
(d) Her prince.

4. In "The Longwitton Dragon," why can the knight not slay the dragon?
(a) The knight forgot his sword.
(b) The dragon's toe is in the water.
(c) The dragon's tail is in the water.
(d) The dragon begs to be forgiven.

5. What punishment is given to the boy in "Truth and Falsehood"?
(a) He is spanked.
(b) His ears are boxed.
(c) His fingers are broken.
(d) His ears are pulled.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the fisherman have to live in "Then the Merman Laughed"?

2. What does Ansai ask people to count in "Being Greedy Chokes Anansi"?

3. What does John wish for in the story "Wicked John and the Devil"?

4. In "Wagging My Tail in the Mud," what animal is happiest wagging it's tail?

5. What do the pickpockets in "The Two Pickpockets" hope their children become?

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