Fairy Tale Knowledge
Character Archetypes
Fairy Tale Structure and Conventions
Fairy Tale Settings
General Knowledge
100

What is left behind by Cinderella that helps the prince find her?

Glass slipper

100

In many tales, the main character goes on a journey or quest. What is this character archetype called?

Hero

100

What do we call the beginning of a story where we meet the characters and setting?

Orientation

100

Where does Little Red Riding Hood walk through on her way to Grandma’s house?

Forest/Woods

100

What Australian native animal is featured on the Australian 5 cent coin?

Echidna

200

In Little Red Riding Hood, who does the wolf pretend to be?

Grandmother

200

What kind of character archetype is usually described as beautiful, kind, and in need of rescue?

Damsel in distress

200

What is the common opening formula used in fairy tales?

Once upon a time. 

200

In many fairy tales, what kind of place does the royal family live in?

Castle

200

What planet in our solar system is known for its rings?

Saturn

300

What happens to the wicked witch at the end of Hansel and Gretel?

She is pushed into the oven?

300

This character archetype is often the bad guy who causes problems for the hero.

Villian

300

When a fairy tale ends with a clear lesson, what is this known as?

Moral

300

In The Three Little Pigs, what are the pigs building?

Houses

300

What colour do you get when you mix red and blue?

Purple

400

What was Pinocchio made out of?

Wood

400

This character archetype gives advice or help to the main character, like a fairy godmother.

Mentor/Helper

400

What is the part of the story where a problem happens?

Complication

400

A troll usually guards what type of fairy tale setting?

Bridge

400

What is the capital city of Australia?

Canberra

500

In “The Three Little Pigs”, what does the third pig build his house out of?

Bricks

500

This character archetypes gets caught up in the evil dealings of the villain unknowingly.

Innocent victim

500

What is the common ending formula used in fairy tales?

And they lived happily ever after. 

500

Where do the 7 dwarves work in Snow White?

Gemstone Mine

500

What is the only mammal that can fly?

Bat

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