The Brothers Grimm 1
What are the names of the Grimm brothers?
Jacob and Wilhelm
Why did the Grimm brothers "soften" their original folktales?
Because the original stories were dark and scary.
What kind of key does the girl not have?
chicken bone key
How does the father feel about turning his sons into ravens?
He is filled with regret.
primarily
(adv.) mainly
The Grimm brothers' stories were similar to ones in which countries?
France, Italy, Japan, and other countries
TRUE or FALSE: The Grimm brothers published their stories in French.
FALSE
What does the seventh raven find in his cup?
his parents' ring
What do the boys end up doing when they get to the well?
They end up fighting and break the water jug.
(v.) to gather things and keep them together for a particular reason
collect
What is one example of a story in Grimm's Fairy Tales?
Cinderella, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood
The Grimm brothers' stories were originally written for who?
adults
Why do the boys go into the forest?
They are going to get water for their little sister.
Why does the girl cut off her finger?
She needs to unlock a door, but she does not have the special key.
(adj.) having made a firm decision that you are going to do something no matter what
determined
According to the selection, what are folktales?
traditional stories that people retold for generations
Why did the Grimm brothers write Grimm's Fairy Tales?
They wanted to share their favorite folktales with others.
Which of the following happens first?
1) The ravens become human.
2) The girl searches for her brothers.
Who does the word "they" refer to in the following excerpt?
"They are probably playing a game and forgot about the water. I wish they were all turned into ravens!"
the seven brothers
recognize
(v.) to remember and identify someone or something from previous experience
What is the moral of each of the Grimm brothers' stories?
Based on the following excerpt, what can you infer about German people who lived in the past?
"For example, in the past, many people in Germany believed that forests were dangerous places."
They did not want their children to play in forests.
How are the brothers set free?
The seventh brother wishes their sister could be here, so they could be free. Then the girl appears and they become human again.
Where does the girl go when the ravens return home to eat?
behind the door
(v.) to cause a change in or produce an effect on someone or something
affect