Folk Literature Quiz 5 (20 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. Told for children. Often about magical characters such as elves, goblins, & giants. The setting is often a kingdom.

Correct Answer: C) Fairytale.

2. ..... is where or when a story takes place

Correct Answer: A) Setting.

3. ..... means to fight, battle or struggle

Correct Answer: C) Conflict.

4. How would we describe a story not affected by the passing of time or changes?

Correct Answer: B) Timeless.

5. In the Western World, The Thousand and One Nights is the most well known Arabian stories and it is a great example of

Correct Answer: C) A frame story.

6. Why does Grasshopper's mom get upset?

Correct Answer: D) He lied about how big his homework assignment was.

7. Include gods and goddesses, super beings and heroesExplain natural eventsMagical creatures Teach a lessonAre all characteristics of a .....

Correct Answer: D) Myth.

8. A myth is characterized as .....

Correct Answer: D) A body of sacred or traditional texts that are used to explain a belief or natural happening.

9. How is a fairy tale different than a fable?

Correct Answer: B) Only fairy tales use magic.

10. Which of these is a Hero Myth?

Correct Answer: A) The Twelve Labors of Hercules.

11. A short story called "The Frog and the Ox, " with a moral at the end of the story is most likely a .....

Correct Answer: D) Fable.

12. Which type of story has been passed down from generation to generation?

Correct Answer: D) All of the above.

13. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a hero?

Correct Answer: D) Always marries a princess and becomes a king.

14. Passed down through generations. Told to teach a lesson called a moral. Short story. Characters are often animals.

Correct Answer: D) Fable.

15. Dalawang balon, hindi malingon. (Two wells, which you cannot turn to look at.)

Correct Answer: A) Eyes.

16. Playful characters who make mischief or take advantage of other characters are called

Correct Answer: A) Tricksters.

17. Which type of story teaches a moral or life lesson?

Correct Answer: C) Folktale.

18. One example of a tall tale is

Correct Answer: C) Pecos Bill.

19. Which type of story? ..... "Once upon a time in a land faraway ..... "

Correct Answer: A) Legend.

20. Does not show good judgement

Correct Answer: B) Irresponsible.