Books
Which Hans Christian Andersen story features a character who is mocked for being different, only to grow into something beautiful?
The Ugly Duckling
What is the nationality of Hans Christian Andersen?
Danish
With who falls in love the lame tin soldier?
With a paper ballerina.
What is the main character in the story?
A tin soldier
Which is the company that has done the most film adaptations of Hans Christian Andersen's stories?
Which famous fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen tells the story of a mermaid who falls in love with a human prince?
The Little Mermaid
What was the original language in which Hans Christian Andersen wrote his fairy tales?
Danish
What happens to the brave tin soldier when he falls out the window?
The tin soldier falls out the window, the rain carries him into the sewer, and he begins a dangerous adventure in a paper boat
What is unusual about the brave tin soldier compared to the others?
He has only one leg
Which Hans Christian Andersen story inspired Disney’s Frozen?
The snow queen
Which story written by Hans Christian Andersen is autobiographical?
The ugly ducking
When was Hans Christian Andersen born?
In 1805
How does the story end?
The tin soldier is melted down and becomes part of a heart made of metal, and he is finally reunited with the ballerina.
Who does the tin soldier fall in love with?
A paper ballerina
Which of his fairy tales has the most film adaptations?
The little mermaid
Which of Andersen’s stories was inspired by his travels?
The Nightingale, inspired by his visit to China.
What kind of career did Andersen originally want?
He wanted to be an actor, singer, or dancer.
In the story, where does the tin soldier end up after being swallowed by a fish?
It ends up being caught by a fisherman and brought to the market, where it's sold to the family who owns it.
What kind of character is the jack-in-the-box, and how does he treat the tin soldier?
He is jealous and menacing; he warns the tin soldier to stay away from the ballerina
How does The Little Mermaid differ from modern versions of the story?
In the end of the original story, the mermaid dies and becomes sea foam.
How many works has Hans Christian Andersen written?
He has about 217 works: 156 fairy tales and short stories, 6 novels, 5 travel books, 30 plays and 20 biographies.
When did Andersen publish his first fairy tale collection?
In 1835
What challenge does the tin soldier face on his journey outside the house?
He is swept away in a paper boat, threatened by a rat, swallowed by a fish, and he unexpectedly returns home.
How do the personalities of the tin soldier and the paper ballerina reflect the central themes of the story?
The tin soldier shows courage and loyalty, while the ballerina represents grace and beauty—together they reflect themes of love, fate, and inner strength
How many films have been created from Hans Christian Andersen's works?
Over 30 films