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

2. A child may feel that nothing is expected of him if he feels:
(a) Stupid.
(b) Unworthy.
(c) Unskilled.
(d) Immature.

3. What is the underlying main topic of the story involving Jack?
(a) Foolishness.
(b) Common Sense.
(c) Entrepreneurship.
(d) Maturity.

4. As a general rule, every child believes in ______ on some level.
(a) Monsters.
(b) Happy endings.
(c) Magic.
(d) Superstition.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal is seen at the ogre's house and thought to be most valuable?

2. Others believe that telling and supporting fairy tales may encourage a child to do what?

3. The youngest sibling may be portrayed as what?

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

5. Separation may also cause what kind of emotions in a child?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the basis of each version of Little Red Riding Hood? What is the main difference?

2. Why do some people object to fairy tales in relation to reality?

3. What is the main difference in Perrault's version?

4. What is the result of this change? How do the children view their mother?

5. How does Hansel exhibit denial when going into the forest?

6. What is the moral involved with the children eating the gingerbread house?

7. What examples are given by Bettelheim in regards to oral fixation and the two stories?

8. Describe the realistic beginning of "Hansel and Gretel."

9. Why is the mother seen as the villain in the story even though both parents have agreed on a solution?

10. How does Bettelheim separate the Oedipus Complex between boys and girls?

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