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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The youngest sibling may be portrayed as what?
(a) Immature.
(b) Simpleton.
(c) Inventive.
(d) Spoiled brat.

2. As a result, the child may feel no need to share in:
(a) Playfulness.
(b) Social situations.
(c) Responsibility.
(d) Family functions.

3. What animal is seen at the ogre's house and thought to be most valuable?
(a) Goat.
(b) Cow.
(c) Dragon.
(d) Goose.

4. The parents in the story suffer from what problem?
(a) Being trapped in a castle.
(b) Being lost.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Selfishness.

5. What time period is referred to in this section?
(a) Middle ages.
(b) Victorian age.
(c) Edwardian era.
(d) Medieval times.

6. Contrary to popular belief, the complex has little if anything to do with which of the following?
(a) Intellect.
(b) Self worth.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Sex.

7. Which body part of the wolf's is not mentioned in either version of the story?
(a) Arms.
(b) Eyes.
(c) Legs.
(d) Feet.

8. The father may be portrayed as what?
(a) Absent.
(b) Loving.
(c) Superhero.
(d) Duplicitous.

9. Bettelheim states that the forest represents what in the story?
(a) Unknown.
(b) Temptation.
(c) Curiosity.
(d) Evil.

10. What psychological implications are presented in this story?
(a) Gratification.
(b) Acceptance.
(c) Affection.
(d) Independence.

11. What causes the Wicked Queen's downfall at the end of the story?
(a) Accident.
(b) Karma.
(c) Revenge.
(d) Rage.

12. What item is used to guide the characters to where they need to be?
(a) Sparrow.
(b) Stars.
(c) Road signs.
(d) Pebbles.

13. One character exhibits which of the following?
(a) Ingenuity.
(b) Revenge.
(c) Resourcefulness.
(d) Denial.

14. What is expected of the mother in this situation?
(a) Affection.
(b) Possession.
(c) Duplicity.
(d) Praise.

15. What philosophical and religious event also happens in that version?
(a) Guilt.
(b) Judgment.
(c) Rebirth.
(d) Karma.

Short Answer Questions

1. In one version, what happens to Red and the grandmother?

2. Who supposedly wrote the original version of the story?

3. What is the original title of Jack and the Beanstalk?

4. What is the first item offered to Jack in exchange for the cow?

5. What is the first fairy tale mentioned in this section?

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