Fairy Tale Knowledge
What is left behind by Cinderella that helps the prince find her?
Glass slipper
In many tales, the main character goes on a journey or quest. What is this character archetype called?
Hero
What do we call the beginning of a story where we meet the characters and setting?
Orientation
Where does Little Red Riding Hood walk through on her way to Grandma’s house?
Forest/Woods
What Australian native animal is featured on the Australian 5 cent coin?
Echidna
In Little Red Riding Hood, who does the wolf pretend to be?
Grandmother
What kind of character archetype is usually described as beautiful, kind, and in need of rescue?
Damsel in distress
What is the common opening formula used in fairy tales?
Once upon a time.
In many fairy tales, what kind of place does the royal family live in?
Castle
What planet in our solar system is known for its rings?
Saturn
What happens to the wicked witch at the end of Hansel and Gretel?
She is pushed into the oven?
This character archetype is often the bad guy who causes problems for the hero.
Villian
When a fairy tale ends with a clear lesson, what is this known as?
Moral
In The Three Little Pigs, what are the pigs building?
Houses
What colour do you get when you mix red and blue?
Purple
What was Pinocchio made out of?
Wood
This character archetype gives advice or help to the main character, like a fairy godmother.
Mentor/Helper
What is the part of the story where a problem happens?
Complication
A troll usually guards what type of fairy tale setting?
Bridge
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
In “The Three Little Pigs”, what does the third pig build his house out of?
Bricks
This character archetypes gets caught up in the evil dealings of the villain unknowingly.
Innocent victim
What is the common ending formula used in fairy tales?
And they lived happily ever after.
Where do the 7 dwarves work in Snow White?
Gemstone Mine
What is the only mammal that can fly?
Bat