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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. Snow White's step-mother is jealous of what about Snow White?

2. One character exhibits which of the following?

3. The mother may be portrayed as what?

4. What philosophical and religious event also happens in that version?

5. Who often comes out as the person in the best light according to the complex?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the opinion of the fantasies as they regard truth?

2. What do the children gain from their ordeal with the witch?

3. What is the underlying moral of the story?

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

5. Which parts of the mind are addressed? Who studied this concept?

6. Why do some cultures insist on outlawing fairy tales?

7. What did the birds know about the situation that the children did not?

8. What is the name and crux of the original tale regarding Jack and the Beanstalk?

9. What is different about the existence of the targeted parent in the boy's story?

10. What is ironic about outlawing fairy tales and the attitudes of the Victorian age?

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

There is a great deal of information provided regarding the Oedipus Complex. Discuss the indications of this psychological issue as it applies to girls, boys, and parents. Discuss the length of the phase and if a child ever "grows out" of it. Also compare and contrast the opinions of Freud, Jung and Bettelheim regarding the topic. State your opinion on the work and beliefs of each man.

Essay Topic 3

Study Charles Perrault's version of "Little Red Cap" with the version of "Little Red Riding Hood" made most popular by the Brothers Grimm. Examine how the cultural differences and societal values changed the basic impact of the story. Also examine the two different endings. How does each impact a child on a psychological level? Which is the most beneficial for a child's development? Cite references from psychological journals to back up your opinion.

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