Final Exam Quizzes Review PDF

1. What significant difference separates the endings of the Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault versions of “Little Red Riding Hood?” A. In the Brothers Grimm version, the wolf escapes.​ B. The Brothers Grimm version has a happy ending, while Perrault’s does not.​ C. Perrault's version has a longer...

1. What significant difference separates the endings of the Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault versions of “Little Red Riding Hood?” A. In the Brothers Grimm version, the wolf escapes.​ B. The Brothers Grimm version has a happy ending, while Perrault’s does not.​ C. Perrault's version has a longer narrative.​ D. In Perrault’s version, the grandmother survives. Answer: B 2. In the South African fairy tale “Tsélané and the Marimo,” what does the Marimo disguise himself as? A. Tsélané’s mother.​ B. Tsélané’s father.​ C. Tsélané’s grandmother.​ D. Tsélané’s friend. Answer: A 3. In which version does the protagonist escape danger using her own cleverness rather than being rescued? A. The Tale of the Tiger Mother B. Tsélané and the Marimo C. The Story of Grandmother D. Little Red Cap Answer: C 4. According to the INTRODUCTION, what differentiates the stories of “animal brides” from “animal grooms?” A. Animal brides are always beautiful, while animal grooms are always monstrous. B. Animal brides are often victims of abduction or seduction, while animal grooms are usually on a quest to be freed from an animal state. C. Animal brides are always happy, while animal grooms are always in distress. D. Animal grooms are never involved in any domestic duties. Answer: B 5. What is a notable feature of Madame de Beaumont’s version of “Beauty and the Beast?” A. It was intended for an adult audience. B. It focuses primarily on the Beast’s perspective. C. It reflects a desire to transform fairy tales into parables of good behavior for children. D. It omits any moral or lesson. Answer: C 6. How do earlier folk versions of “Beauty and the Beast” differ from Madame de Beaumont’s adaptation in their depiction of violence and sexuality? A. Earlier versions focused solely on romantic ideals without any violent content. B. Both versions were equally sanitized and did not contain any violent or sexual elements. C. Madame de Beaumont’s version was known for its inclusion of overtly violent scenes. D. Earlier versions often included explicit scenes of sexual assault and grotesque violence, unlike Beaumont’s more sanitized narrative. Answer: D 7. In what way do Jon Scieszka’s and Angela Carter’s retellings of the “Beauty and the Beast” story reflect a shift in cultural values compared to traditional versions? A. They both emphasize the triumph of culture over nature. B. They present a reversal where nature triumphs over culture, reflecting contemporary concerns. C. They maintain the original cultural values without any significant changes. D. They focus exclusively on the romantic aspects without addressing cultural shifts. Answer: B 8. How do the “Frog King” and “Tiger’s Bride” reflect the evolving narrative of animal brides and grooms? A. They both uphold traditional views of animal grooms and focus on their redeeming qualities. B. They subvert traditional narratives by exploring themes of nature vs. civilization and personal agency. C. They only provide humorous reinterpretations without deeper thematic implications. D. They emphasize the moral lessons of obedience and self-sacrifice. Answer: B 9. “Animal bride” stories typically portray female characters as actively seeking redemption. Answer: False 10. In some variants of the Grimms’ “Frog King, or Iron Heinrich” the princess reacts with acts of extreme violence towards her suitor. Answer: True 11. In 20th-century retellings of “Beauty and the Beast,” the Beast’s animality is seen as lovable. Answer: True 12. According to the INTRODUCTION, Walt Disney’s version of Snow White omits much of the blood and gore from earlier versions of the tale. Answer: False 13. According to Gilbert and Gubar, the father figure in “Snow White” is completely absent, both physically and symbolically. Answer: False 14. According to the INTRODUCTION, the queen’s ultimate transformation into an old hag in Disney’s Snow White can be interpreted as a commentary on the fear of aging in a patriarchal society. Answer: True 15. Anne Sexton’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” emphasizes Snow White’s innocence and purity. Answer: False 16. Which of the following best describes the main theme emphasized by Steven Swann Jones in “Snow White” stories? A. Romantic love B. Generational divide between mother and daughter C. Binary opposites and developmental stages of a young woman’s life D. The wickedness of stepmothers​ Answer: C 17. What is the primary conflict in “Snow White,” according to psychologists like Bruno Bettelheim? A. Rivalry between mother and daughter B. Struggle for economic independence C. Clash between personal desires and societal expectations D. Conflict between good and evil​ Answer: A 18. What do Gilbert and Gubar argue the mirror in “Snow White” symbolizes? A. A gateway to another world B. The patriarchal voice of judgment C. The queen’s creativity D. Snow White’s purity Answer: B 19. In Giambattista Basile’s “The Young Slave,” the heroine Lisa is persecuted by her aunt due to: A. Lisa’s laziness and refusal to work​ B. Sexual jealousy and suspicion​ C. A family curse passed down from her mother​ D. Lisa’s refusal to marry her uncle Answer: B 20. What does the glass coffin symbolize in the feminist critique of “Snow White?” A. Eternal sleep and the promise of resurrection​ B. Preservation of innocence and beauty under patriarchal control​ C. Imprisonment in a world of fantasy​ D. The perfection of Snow White’s domestic skills Answer: B 21. Which of the following elements are consistent across different cultural variations of “Snow White” stories? (Select all that apply) A. Poisoned apple B. Rivalry between a maternal figure and the heroine C. Death-like sleep D. Glass coffin Answers: B, C 22. The story of “Sleeping Beauty” never involves themes of cannibalism in any version. Answer: False 23. According to the INTRODUCTION, in Giambattista Basile’s version of “Sleeping Beauty,” the princess awakens due to a kiss from the prince. Answer: False 24. Gabriel Garcia Márquez’s “Sleeping Beauty and the Airplane” avoids describing the protagonist’s beauty in detail. Answer: False 25. According to the INTRODUCTION, “Sleeping Beauty” is unique among fairy tales for its themes of gender imbalance and passivity. Answer: False 26. In which version does a queen attempt to serve Sleeping Beauty’s children as a meal? A. Charles Perrault’s B. Gabriel Garcia Márquez’s C. The Grimm Brothers’ D. Wilfred Owen’s Answer: A 27. What is the name of the princess in the Grimm Brothers’ version of “Sleeping Beauty?” A. Aurora B. Talia C. Briar Rose D. Selena Answer: C 28. According to the INTRODUCTION, how does Charles Perrault’s version of “Sleeping Beauty” differ from Giambattista Basile’s version? A. Perrault adds an elaborate sequel B. Perrault preserves the rape scene C. Basile’s version has a shorter time frame D. Basile focuses more on beauty descriptions Answer: A 29. How long does the princess sleep in Charles Perrault’s “Sleeping Beauty?” A. 10 years B. 50 years C. 100 years D. 500 years Answer: C 30. Perrault’s moral of “Bluebeard” suggests that curiosity is a virtue that leads to knowledge and salvation. Answer: False 31. In Margaret Atwood’s work, “Bluebeard’s Egg,” the protagonist’s husband, Ed, resembles Bluebeard in that he has a beard on his face. Answer: False 32. According to the INTRODUCTION, which genre does “Bluebeard” most closely prefigure in modern storytelling? A. Romantic comedies B. Gothic horror C. Fantasy adventure D. Historical drama Answer: B 33. Which of the following is NOT a common element in “Bluebeard” narratives, according to the INTRODUCTION? A. A forbidden chamber B. A figure who violates the prohibition C. An agent of prohibition who also metes out punishments D. A romantic quest for true love Answer: D 34. In Perrault’s story of “Bluebeard,” what does the heroine request to delay her execution? A. To change into her wedding dress B. Time to pray C. A final meal D. A final farewell to her family Answer: B 35. In the Grimm tale “Fitcher’s Bird,” how does the sorcerer capture his brides? A. By promising them wealth B. By disguising himself as a peddler C. By kidnapping them with a magic basket D. By casting a sleeping spell Answer: C 36. How does the bride expose the robber and his gang in the Grimm tale “The Robber Bridegroom?” A. She uses a magic spell during the wedding feast B. She tells a story about her experience during the wedding feast C. She shows a severed hand as evidence during the wedding feast D. She tricks them into confessing during the wedding feast Answer: B 37. When the heroine in Joseph Jacobs’ “Mr. Fox” approached the gateway of the castle, what was written above it?? A. “Curiosity kills” B. “Be bold, be bold” C. “Enter at your own peril” D. “Beware the fox’s tricks” Answer: B 38. In the “Mast-Truan” story, what task does Mast-Truan give the chief’s daughter before allowing her to return to her father? A. To clean the entire house​ B. To feed all the women prisoners​ C. To shell and grind piles of corn​ D. To weave a giant carpet​ Answer: C 39. What profession does Ed, Sally’s husband, have in Margaret Atwood’s “Bluebeard’s Egg?” A. College professor B. Heart surgeon C. Fiction writer D. Criminal lawyer Answer: B 40. “The Juniper Tree” and “Hansel and Gretel” both end with the children reunited with their father without a maternal figure. Answer: True 41. According to the INTRODUCTION, Bruno Bettelheim interprets “Hansel and Gretel” as a story about children’s projections of their desires and fears. Answer: True 42. Hunger and famine are key elements in both “Hansel and Gretel” and “Little Thumbling.” Answer: True 43. According to the INTRODUCTION, tales featuring “trickster” figures usually emphasize: A. The disobedience to family authority B. The power of creative intelligence in tough situations C. The importance of family ties Answer: B 44. What was Wilhelm Grimm most likely motivated by when he changed the biological mother into a stepmother in “Hansel and Gretel,” according to the INTRODUCTION? A. To align with popular perceptions of villainous stepmothers in the nineteenth century B. To avoid portraying a biological mother willing to sacrifice her children for survival C. To provide a less sympathetic antagonist and enhance the story’s moral lesson Answer: B 45. Why does Hansel substitute a bone for his finger in “Hansel and Gretel?” A. To trick the witch into believing he has died B. To trick the witch into thinking he is too sick to be eaten C. To trick the witch into thinking he has not gained weight Answer: C 46. In “The Juniper Tree,” what ultimately happens to the stepmother? A. She dies when a tree falls on her B. She dies when a millstone crushes her C. She dies when struck by lightning Answer: B 47. Why is “Hansel and Gretel” often associated with times of famine, according to the INTRODUCTION? A. Because famine themes add tension to the narrative B. Because it was originally written during a famine C. Because food shortages is central to the plot Answer: C 48. What do the children’s bones sing when the father hears them in “The Singing Bones?”​ A. “Our mother hated us, our father saved us.”​ B. “Our mother baked us, our father enjoyed us.”​ C. “Our mother killed us, our father ate us.” Answer: C 49. Why did Momotaro ask his mother for kimi-dango (millet dumplings) in “Momotaro, or the Peach Boy?” A. He wanted to bribe the ogres with Japan’s finest snacks. B. He needed them for his journey to the Ogres’ Island. C. He planned to use them to lure the friendly villagers along the way. Answer: B 50. What did the skull do to Vasilisa’s stepmother and stepsisters upon her return in “Vasilisa the Fair?” A. It turned them into crows, cawing their regrets for eternity. B. It cast an enchanted sleep over them, leaving them tormented by visions of their past cruelty. C. It burned them for their cruelty to Vasilisa, reducing them to ashes. Answer: C 51. According to the INTRODUCTION, the trickster figure is often associated with which of the following traits? (Select all that apply) A. Indifference to consequences B. Wit and creativity C. Defying boundaries Answer: B, C 52.​​Match each tale to the kind of antagonist it features: A. “Fulano de Tal and His Children” ➔ c. Cannibalistic witch B. “Little Thumbling” ➔ b. Ogre C. “Vasilisa the Fair” ➔ a. Baba Yaga a. Baba Yaga b. Ogre c. Cannibalistic witch 53. According to the INTRODUCTION, Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales focus on triumphant resolutions for his protagonists. Answer: False 54. In “The Girl Who Trod on the Loaf,” the loaf of bread helps Inger escape from the Marsh Woman’s brewery. Answer: False 55. According to the INTRODUCTION, what is a key feature of Hans Christian Andersen’s narrative style? A. His ability to combine surface beauty with emotional depth. B. His reliance on autobiographical accuracy over imagination. C. His refusal to illustrate his tales with visual imagery. Answer: A 56. According to the INTRODUCTION, which of the following statements best captures Andersen’s approach to punishment in his stories? A. Andersen frequently depicts triumphant revenge against villains. B. Andersen emphasizes retributive justice in a moralistic framework. C. Andersen’s characters suffer to evoke compassion rather than revenge. Answer: C 57. According to the INTRODUCTION, what distinguishes Andersen’s depiction of beauty in “The Red Shoes?” A. Beauty is shown as linked to dangerous excess and punishment. B. Beauty is described as superficial and ultimately irrelevant. C. Beauty is dismissed as a vain pursuit with no significant impact. Answer: A 58. What happened to the Christmas candles in the girl’s vision in “The Little Match Girl?” A. They turned into bright stars. B. They vanished with the match flame. C. They floated away, leaving her in darkness. Answer: A 59. What type of decorations are mentioned in the prince’s castle in Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid?” A. Luxurious rugs and velvet cushions​ B. Sumptuous silk curtains and tapestries​ C. Golden sculptures and diamond chandeliers Answer: B 60. In “The Red Shoes,” what did the old woman do when she saw Karen wearing the red shoes at the funeral? A. She scolded her for wearing shiny shoes​ B. She asked Karen to leave the village​ C. She took pity on Karen and adopted her​ Answer: C 61. In “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” why did the Emperor care so much about his clothes? A. He wanted to impress his soldiers. B. He was preparing for a royal wedding. C. He enjoyed dressing stylishly and showing off. Answer: C 62. What title did the Emperor bestow on the swindlers in “The Emperor’s New Clothes?” A. Royal Tailors B. Imperial Weavers C. Court Designers​ Answer: B 63. In “The Nightingale,” what did the little kitchen maid do when she heard about the nightingale ? A. She decided to set out on her own to catch the bird and bring it to the Emperor. B. She described the bird’s song as being like her mother’s kiss. C. She dismissed the bird as a myth, saying it didn’t exist. Answer: B 64. In “The Nightingale,” what did the nightingale say was its greatest reward? A. The golden slipper of the Emperor. B. The admiration of the Emperor. C. The tears of the Emperor. Answer: C 65. In Andersen’s “The Snow Queen,” what happens when the mirror’s fragments enter Kay’s eyes and heart? A. He starts to experience overwhelming love, but it is focused on the Snow Queen. B. He becomes emotionally cold and can only see the bad and distorted side of things. C. He sees everything as it is, without any emotional distortion. Answer: B 66. In “The Snow Queen,” the Queen’s palace is described as vast, empty, and cold. What does this setting symbolize? A. Logical reasoning and perfection B. Power and dominance C. Emotional detachment and isolation Answer: C 67. In “The Snow Queen,” the old woman in the flower garden tries to keep Gerda by: A. Hiding the roses B. Convincing her that she will never find Kay C. Offering her a home filled with roses​ Answer: A 68. In “The Snow Queen,” how does Gerda ultimately save Kay? A. Through her tears and prayers B. By defeating the Snow Queen in battle C. By using magical gifts from the Finland woman​ Answer: A 69. Which statement aligns best with the role of nature in “The Snow Queen?” A. Nature aids Gerda in her quest through signs and symbols. B. Nature is a metaphor for the emotional states of the characters. C. Both A and B Answer: C 70. The mirror’s power to distort and amplify the ugly in “The Snow Queen” can be seen as a critique of: A. The fragility of perception and the ease of corruption B. The dangers of excessive rationality and lack of emotional depth C. The loss of innocence through harsh reality Answer: B 71. In E. T. A. Hoffmann’s “The Sandman,” why does Nathaniel associate Coppelius with the Sandman from his childhood? A. Coppelius resembles the physical description of the Sandman. B. Coppelius conducts mysterious and terrifying activities with Nathaniel’s father. C. Nathaniel’s mother warns him about Coppelius being the Sandman.​ Answer: B 72. In “The Sandman,” how does Clara interpret Nathaniel’s obsession with Coppelius? A. As evidence of Nathaniel’s sensitivity to danger B. As a manifestation of childhood trauma C. As an internal projection of his own psyche Answer: C 73. How does the story of “The Sandman” use Coppola’s glasses to develop its themes? A. As a device to expose hidden truths about the Sandman B. As a metaphor for the blurred boundaries between perception and reality C. As a tool to unveil Olympia’s true nature from the beginning​ Answer: B 74. In “The Sandman,” how does Nathaniel react when he discovers Olympia is an automaton? A. He immediately rejects her as a false creation. B. He is horrified and collapses in despair. C. He confronts Spalanzani for deceiving him. Answer: B 75. In “The Sandman,” which of the following best describes Nathaniel’s relationship with Olympia? A. Rooted in genuine affection and deep emotional bond B. A projection of his idealized love and obsession C. A way for Nathanael to seek comfort after his rejection by Clara Answer: B