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What peculiar power did the mirror possess?

  • It allowed people to see into the future.
  • It created illusions of grandeur.
  • It made everything beautiful look ugly and vice versa. (correct)
  • It reflected everything as it was.

    • The hobgoblin's intention was to show only the good side of the world.

    False

    What happened to the mirror when it was taken to heaven?

    It slipped from their hands and shattered.

    The fragments of the mirror caused people to see only the ______ side of things.

    <p>bad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the effect of the mirror's fragments with their descriptions:

    <p>Smaller fragments = Made people see distorted images Larger fragments = Caused a mirthful reaction Glass in hearts = Turned hearts into ice Freckles = Spread across face distorting features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the devil do when he created the mirror?

    <p>He was in a very good humor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The hobgoblin had a school where he taught people to see the truth.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did a glass splinter in the heart have on people?

    <p>It turned their hearts into lumps of ice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the little robber girl carry in her belt?

    <p>A pair of pistols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gerda was happy to see the little robber girl.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the crow, according to the little robber girl?

    <p>The crow is dead.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gerda and Kay walked straight to __________'s house.

    <p>Grandmother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the state of the weather when Kay and Gerda were walking?

    <p>Wonderful spring weather</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characters with their descriptions:

    <p>Gerda = A girl searching for Kay The little robber girl = Adventurous and bold Kay = The boy who was lost Grandmother = Reading to them from the Bible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The clock in Grandmother's house said __________.

    <p>tick-tock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Kay and Gerda feel when they remembered their experiences at the Snow Queen's palace?

    <p>They had forgotten about it completely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Lapp woman write a message on for Gerda?

    <p>Dried codfish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gerda was dressed warmly when she met the Finn woman.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is with the Snow Queen?

    <p>Little Kay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Finn woman read the message on the codfish ___ times.

    <p>three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the character with their action:

    <p>Gerda = Seeks to find Kay Lapp woman = Provides assistance Finn woman = Reads the codfish message Reindeer = Carries Gerda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Finn woman use to cool the reindeer's head?

    <p>A piece of ice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The reindeer believes that Gerda will be able to overpower the Snow Queen.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to Kay because of the splinter of glass?

    <p>He cannot be human again until it is removed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gerda stood in the middle of icy Finmark without her ___ and ___ .

    <p>boots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the children use to warm the glass for peepholes during winter?

    <p>Copper pennies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The two children, Kay and Gerda, were siblings.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to Kay when he looked through the peephole?

    <p>He saw a snowflake turn into a beautiful ice woman.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The children played together in their little garden located on top of the __________.

    <p>roof</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the rose bushes do in the garden?

    <p>They bloomed splendidly in summer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The grandmother believed that the Snow Queen could come into their home.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Snow Queen symbolize?

    <p>She symbolized beauty and danger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kay had something painful in his eye that was actually a fragment of __________ from a magic mirror.

    <p>glass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the children feel during the glorious summer days?

    <p>They felt joyful and connected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The pieces of glass from the magic mirror could bring clarity and good fortune to those who looked through them.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Kay say after he felt a pain in his heart?

    <p>He said something hurt his heart and he had something in his eye.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The flowers in the children's garden seemed like two walls of __________.

    <p>flowers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the grandmother call the snowflakes?

    <p>White bees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the anecdotes to the respective events:

    <p>Kay seeing the Snow Queen = The transformation of a snowflake into a woman The winter frost = Using hot pennies to create peepholes Summer garden = Playing joyfully under blooming roses Glass fragment = Feeling pain in heart and eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Gerda initially look for among the flowers?

    <p>Roses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The roses told Gerda that Kay was dead.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which flower told a story about a Hindoo woman?

    <p>Tiger Lily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The trumpet flower told Gerda a tale about a __________ maiden.

    <p>beautiful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the flowers with their respective stories:

    <p>Tiger Lily = A story about a Hindoo woman Trumpet Flower = A tale of a maiden waiting Snowdrop = Children swinging and bubbles Hyacinths = The dance of three sisters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion did Gerda express after listening to the hyacinths?

    <p>Unhappiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The buttercup shared a personal story about Kay.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the little robber girl pull out from a hole in the wall?

    <p>A long knife</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color dress did the second sister in the hyacinth's story wear?

    <p>Blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gerda's tears revived the __________ bush.

    <p>rose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gerda felt completely safe and could easily fall asleep in the robber girl's bed.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Gerda throw into the river in exchange for Kay's return?

    <p>Her new red shoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the wild rascal that was pointed out by the robber girl?

    <p>The pigeons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gerda was immediately rescued by a fisherman when she fell into the river.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each flower to its primary message:

    <p>Tiger Lily = Life and death Trumpet Flower = Yearning for a loved one Snowdrop = Innocence and play Buttercup = Family love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color were Gerda's shoes?

    <p>red</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gerda told the robber girl about little Kay while the _____ cooed in their cage overhead.

    <p>wood pigeons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Gerda want to know from the flowers?

    <p>Where to find Kay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The flowers all had specific knowledge about Kay.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gerda was very glad to be on ____ again after being rescued from the river.

    <p>dry land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characters with their traits or actions:

    <p>Little Robber Girl = Sleeps with a knife Gerda = Wanders to find Kay Reindeer = Tells about Lapland Wood Pigeons = Provide information about Kay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What flower prompted Gerda to think of her grandmother?

    <p>Buttercup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Snow Queen likely go, according to the reindeer?

    <p>To Lapland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following elements with their descriptions:

    <p>Gerda = The girl searching for Kay The old woman = A character who uses magic to keep Gerda Kay = Gerda's lost playmate The river = The place Gerda first seeks answers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Gerda feel when she initially drifted on the river?

    <p>Scared</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Kay use to look at the snowflakes?

    <p>A magnifying glass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ flower said it could see itself.

    <p>narcissus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The old robber woman was performing somersaults by the fire.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which flower's tale involved a swing and children blowing bubbles?

    <p>Snowdrop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kay felt warmer after receiving a kiss from the Snow Queen.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main characteristic of the halls in the Snow Queen's palace?

    <p>They were immense, empty, and frigid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the little robber girl do to distract her mother?

    <p>She pulled at her beard bristles and hugged her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The old woman had roses in her garden.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gerda found out from the flowers that Kay was in the earth.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Snow Queen's mirror was said to be normal and common.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the old woman want Gerda to forget?

    <p>Kay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gerda received _____ from the little robber girl as provisions for her journey.

    <p>two loaves of bread and a ham</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Gerda do when Kay did not return?

    <p>She cried and sobbed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the reindeer feel after being untied?

    <p>Happy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kay was teased by his friends for his ____________ behavior.

    <p>new</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gerda felt that one flower was missing from the garden, even though she knew every flower by ____.

    <p>heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What word was Kay trying to spell out with the ice pieces?

    <p>Eternity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characters with their actions:

    <p>Gerda = Throws her red shoes into the river The old woman = Pulls Gerda's boat to the shore The sparrows = Comfort Gerda from the shore Kay = Is the character Gerda is searching for</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gerda's tears melted the lump of ice in Kay's ________.

    <p>heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match Kay's actions with their consequences:

    <p>Hitching his sled to the big sleigh = He was taken away by the Snow Queen Breaking off roses = Gerda became upset Looking through the magnifying glass = He saw snowflakes as flowers Telling the Snow Queen about his knowledge = He started to feel inadequate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The reindeer helped Gerda to reach a town full of people.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the river's waves seem to do when Gerda asked about Kay?

    <p>Nod strangely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the boys do for fun in the big square?

    <p>They tied sleds to farmers' carts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the reindeer tell Gerda about the land of Lapland?

    <p>It has snow and ice, and he kicked his heels in freedom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characters with their roles:

    <p>Kay = Captured by the Snow Queen Gerda = Rescuer of Kay The Snow Queen = Antagonist The reindeer = Helped Gerda and Kay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gerda was tied in place with the reindeer and given a little _____ to sit on.

    <p>pillow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Snow Queen was warm and welcoming to Kay.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The old woman locked the door to her house after taking Gerda inside.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Snow Queen plan to do when she said she is going to make a flying trip?

    <p>Visit the warm countries and check volcanoes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the little robber girl call her mother?

    <p>Nanny-goat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Gerda eat in the old woman's house?

    <p>cherries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Kay's reaction to the snowflakes after looking through the glass?

    <p>He thought they were more interesting than real flowers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kay was aware of the coldness in the Snow Queen's palace.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Gerda sing to help Kay regain his warmth and color?

    <p>Where roses bloom so sweetly in the vale, There shall you find the Christ Child, without fail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The wild pigeons provided useful information about Kay's situation.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The old woman’s sun hat had painted flowers, including a ____.

    <p>rose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The driver of the big sleigh was a ____________ woman.

    <p>snowy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characters with their traits:

    <p>Kay = Mimicked others Gerda = Cared deeply for Kay Snow Queen = Cold and beautiful Grandmother = Told stories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the old woman skilled at?

    <p>Magic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The pieces of ice danced about Kay and Gerda when they experienced ________.

    <p>happiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reaction of the townspeople to Kay's disappearance?

    <p>They believed he was dead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following locations with their significance:

    <p>Finn Woman = Provided warmth and directions Lapp Woman = Made new clothes for Gerda and Kay Snow Queen's palace = Home of Kay while he was captured The frozen lake = Place where Kay played with ice pieces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gerda was unhappy with her situation in the old woman's home.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the crow tell Gerda about Kay's reaction upon seeing the palace guards?

    <p>He was indifferent and made a joke.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Gerda enter the Snow Queen's palace?

    <p>Despite the knife-edged wind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gerda believes that she will need to sneak into the palace without permission.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kay was initially excited to play with Gerda.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Kay forget about when he was with the Snow Queen?

    <p>Gerda and his home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Snow Queen was pleased with Kay's progress in solving the ice puzzle.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the crow give Gerda to help her upon arriving at the palace?

    <p>A loaf of bread</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kay’s heart was described as half an ____________ lump.

    <p>icy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who waited for Gerda and Kay at the bush covered with red berries?

    <p>The reindeer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gerda recalled how Kay looked when he used to smile at her as they sat under the _______.

    <p>roses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Gerda do when she notices that fall has arrived?

    <p>She continues to explore the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action led to Kay being taken away?

    <p>Hitching his sled to the Snow Queen's sleigh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kay became strong and well after Gerda ________ him.

    <p>kissed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the crow say about Gerda's chances of entering the palace?

    <p>The guards would not permit her inside.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gerda finds the world around her to be warm and colorful as she travels.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crow mention about the Princess?

    <p>The Princess is clever and wants a husband who can speak well.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gerda felt afraid and uneasy about entering the palace.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Gerda remember about Kay's boots?

    <p>They creaked dreadfully.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gerda left the garden to explore the _____ world.

    <p>wide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The crowns of the palace were made of _______ glass.

    <p>costly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of birds did the crow refer to when he mentioned shadows on the stairs?

    <p>Dreams on horseback</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times does Gerda look back at the garden before leaving?

    <p>Three times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kay is still longing for Gerda while living with the Princess.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gerda was confident that Kay would recognize her immediately.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the crow's ladylove advise Gerda regarding her entrance into the palace?

    <p>To use a little back staircase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color are the leaves of the willow tree described as?

    <p>Yellow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The crow said he had a tame _____ who knows about the Princess.

    <p>ladylove</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The beds in the royal bedroom resembled _______.

    <p>lilies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the candidates for the Princess's husband once inside the palace?

    <p>They become speechless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following elements from the palace:

    <p>The halls = Brilliantly lighted The guardsmen = Dressed in silver Footmen = Wore gold The Princess = Sitting on a pearl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Princess has read all the newspapers in the world and remembered every detail.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Gerda hope to find in the red bed?

    <p>Her missing friend Kay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Gerda use to dry her dress?

    <p>The roof</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Princess decided she would marry a man who could speak rather than one who just looked _____ .

    <p>impressive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the actions to the results in the story:

    <p>Candidates arriving at the palace = They become silent Gerda running into the world = She feels tired and cold The Princess humming a tune = Decided to marry Crow's observation = He sees many candidates questing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Princess offer the crows as a reward?

    <p>Permanent office as court crows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Gerda do with her feet as she explores?

    <p>She runs barefoot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Little Gerda had no desire to leave the palace.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the crows think was better for their old age?

    <p>To provide for their future with permanent office as court crows.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The old robber woman wanted to kill Gerda because she looked __________.

    <p>plump and tender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Gerda find inside the carriage?

    <p>Sugared cookies and fruits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The little robber girl was kind-hearted and gentle with Gerda.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Prince and Princess do before Gerda left?

    <p>They wished her Godspeed and helped her into the carriage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The carriage was lined with __________ cookies.

    <p>sugared</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the description with the correct character:

    <p>Gerda = A girl in search of Kay The Old Robber Woman = Desired to eat Gerda The Little Robber Girl = Took Gerda to her castle Crows = Helped Gerda in her travels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who accompanied Gerda for the first three miles?

    <p>The Forest Crow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The little robber girl was smaller than Gerda.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of animals did the little robber girl claim to own?

    <p>Pigeons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The castle of the robbers had walls that were __________.

    <p>cracked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the robbers react to seeing Gerda?

    <p>They declared her as food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The crows were punished for their earlier actions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Snow Queen - Summary Notes

    • Mirror of Distortion: A wicked goblin creates a mirror that magnifies ugliness and diminishes beauty. Fragments of the shattered mirror scatter, embedding themselves in people's eyes and hearts, causing them to perceive only negativity. This mirror is a symbol of deception and the corruption of perception.
    • Kay and Gerda: Two children who live across a shared roof garden. Their close bond is tested by the power of the mirror's fragments.
    • Kay's Encounter with the Snow Queen: Kay is captured by the Snow Queen, who carries him to the North. The kiss of the Snow Queen freezes his heart fragment, leading to a loss of care for others.
    •  Gerda's Journey to Find Kay:  Gerda embarks on a perilous journey to find Kay. Her journey involves encounters with nature, wise older women, and the trials of an unforgiving outside world. She meets and interacts with individuals of every background in her quest.
    • Help from Unlikely Allies: Gerda receives assistance from several individuals in her quest, most notably a robber girl, a Lapp woman, and a Finn woman, emphasizing the theme of interconnectedness in helping the vulnerable. These people help Gerda with practical strategies and by offering guidance.
    • The Snow Queen's Realm: The Snow Queen's palace is a stark, icy depiction of emotional emptiness and a rejection of joy, love, and beauty. It is a reflection of the negative thoughts that the broken mirror fragments can cultivate.
    • Melting the Ice in Kay's Heart: Gerda's love and unwavering devotion melt the icy grip of the Snow Queen on Kay, and allow the power of love to heal his frozen heart and mind.
    • Importance of Faith and Kindness: Gerda's faith in finding Kay, in aiding those around her, and her persistent love for him overcome adversity and restore Kay's humanity. It demonstrates the significant role empathy plays in life's struggles.
    • Themes of Perception and Transformation: The story emphasizes how perspective influences experience and how love can transcend even the greatest difficulties and hardship. The mirror is a metaphor for false illusions that can blind one to their true feelings. Kay and Gerda's journey demonstrates the power of resilience and growth. The stories of the flowers, the crow, and the reindeer are interwoven to underscore how a multitude of lives intertwine in complex ways. They also demonstrate the power of a simple act of kindness.
    • Loss and Renewal: The tale explores the loss and then renewal of innocence, emphasizing the value of cherishing love and compassion. The story highlights the power of simple human interaction and kindness in overcoming hardship. Through their journeys, both Kay and Gerda demonstrate the capacity for spiritual and emotional growth. These concepts are further highlighted by the encounters encountered on their journeys. The story concludes with the characters' return to a sense of normalcy, embracing genuine connections with each other, and rediscovery of their own values.

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    Test your knowledge on 'The Snow Queen' by Hans Christian Andersen. This quiz covers the magical events surrounding the mirror and its effects on the characters, as well as the journeys of Gerda and Kay. Match descriptions, effects, and characters to score high!

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