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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The mind of a child is not set up to understand what?
(a) Gradations.
(b) Reality.
(c) Complex thoughts.
(d) Consequences.

2. Who lives at the particular dwelling?
(a) Fairy godmother.
(b) Wizard.
(c) Ogre.
(d) Witch.

3. According to this section of the text, some cultures have done what to fairy tales?
(a) Simplified them.
(b) Changed the morals involved.
(c) Restructured them.
(d) Outlawed them.

4. Where are the main characters sent as a solution?
(a) Castle.
(b) Cave.
(c) Forest.
(d) Hive.

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

6. People during this period are referred to as being which of the following?
(a) Open.
(b) Strict.
(c) Fanciful.
(d) Willful.

7. In traditional roles, the father acts as which of the following?
(a) Provider.
(b) Protector.
(c) Shield.
(d) Sounding board.

8. What type of material was used to make Red's hood?
(a) Wool.
(b) Velvet.
(c) Cotton.
(d) Silk.

9. One objection to fairy tales is that they are not ____________.
(a) Well defined.
(b) Helpful.
(c) Moral.
(d) Realistic.

10. Supporters of fairy tales also state that ____ in fairy tales help children express a side of their personality that may not otherwise be explored.
(a) Violence.
(b) Complexity.
(c) Resolution.
(d) Evil.

11. In the case of the boy, his goal is to get what from his mother?
(a) Support.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Affection.
(d) Admiration.

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

13. What is the first item offered to Jack in exchange for the cow?
(a) Goat.
(b) Magic beans.
(c) Four gold coins.
(d) Magic stick.

14. Others believe that telling and supporting fairy tales may encourage a child to do what?
(a) Daydream.
(b) Become unfocused.
(c) Commit harm.
(d) Lie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story who is the wolf's basic enemy?

2. A child may feel that nothing is expected of him if he feels:

3. What time period is referred to in this section?

4. Like many fairy tales, Snow White has what kind of connotations?

5. Regardless of the gender the entire complex really revolves around which of the following?

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