The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 93 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Germans call their version of fairy tales?

2. The outcome of the story depends fully on what in regards to the character?

3. What famous doctor is well known for his studies on that particular character?

4. When faced with ambivalence, a child must learn to understand which emotion is the most:

5. Stories may also help children deal with what kind of family situation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the general rule of continuity in a fairy tale? Why is it important?

2. Historically speaking, what things most often formed a child's intellect?

3. What example is used regarding the differentiation between fantasy and reality?

4. When do fairy tales truly begin to make sense to a child?

5. What type of character is often seen as the representation of good versus evil?

6. When does the oedipal period begin to appear in a child's life?

7. How does a child learn to deal with problems through fairy tales?

8. Explain the difference of fairy tales in various cultures. Are they all considered to be fairy tales?

9. What did Dr. Sigmund Freud think about the purpose behind the story of Oedpius?

10. What use do fairy tales have in the life of a child?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The history of the Brothers Grimm is somewhat controversial. Write a biography on each brother and his input regarding the collections of fairy tales. Explore the use of plagiarism, copyright infringement, and misrepresentation. Include the contributions of the brothers and how their collections affected their personal and professional lives.

Essay Topic 2

Many fairy tales have sexual connotations. This involves everything from the oedipal influence to the avoidance of temptation and compromising situations through to preparing a child for puberty and eventual adulthood. Write a 1000-word essay on the use of sexual connotations in fairy tales. What is considered to be helpful? What might be harmful? What might be considered to be inappropriate? Use examples.

Essay Topic 3

Fairy tales are notorious for their happy endings where the evil are punished and the virtuous are rewarded. Why is it necessary for there to be a "happily ever after?" What exactly is "happily ever after?" Is it a realistic or fanciful concept? Why do other fanciful stories purposely have tragic endings? How does the happy ending affect a child's personality? How do the endings typically infiltrate the child's dream life? What might happen if a story did not have a happy ending? Explain.

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