Biography of the author
Where did he die?
He died in Osterbro, Denmark
What is the capital of Denmark?
Copenhague
What happens to Thumbelina when she is kidnapped by the toad?
She is taken to the toad's home to be married to his son.
How big is Thumbelina?
She is as small as a thumb.
How does Thumbelina feel when the toad takes her?
She is scared
Did he had any siblings?
He had a half sister named Karen
What Danish city was Hans Christian Andersen born in?
Odense
How does Thumbelina finally find happiness and freedom after being pursued by various creatures?
She marries the flower-fairy prince
Which insect takes Thumbelina and later rejects her?
A beetle
How does she feel when she sees the swallow again?
She is happy
What were Hans's parents' names?
The names of his parents were Anne Marie Andersdatter and Hans Andrrsen
What Danish museum is dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen’s life and works?
The Hans Christian Andersen Museum
In Thumbelina, what is the reason Thumbelina’s mother seeks the help of the old witch?
To find a suitable husband for Thumbelina.
Who is the bird Thumbelina helps, and how does he later help her?
A swallow
What does the mole represent?
A sad and boring life.
What was his date of birth?
2/4/1805
What famous Danish landmark features a statue inspired by one of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales?
The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen
How does Thumbelina escape the mole’s underground home?
She is saved by the swallow
Who helps Thumbelina escape from the toad?
Some fish and a butterfly
Why doesn’t she marry the mole?
She wants freedom.
Which monarch awarded Hans Christian Andersen the title of Councillor in 1866?
King Christian IX of Denmark
At which school did Hans Christian Andersen receive part of his early education before moving to Copenhagen to pursue a career in the arts?
Slagelse Grammar School.
What event causes Thumbelina to be swept away by the current of a stream?
Her lily pad breaks free and floats away in the water.
In Thumbelina, what is the name of Thumbelina’s mother?
The name of Thumbelina's mother is never explicitly mentioned
How does she feel when she meets the flower prince?
She feels love