Characters
Who boasts that his daughter can spin straw into gold?
The miller
What object does the king give the miller's daughter to spin straw into gold?
Spinning wheel
What happens when the king sees the straw spun into gold?
His greed increases
What is the repeating phrase in the little man's spinning song?
"Round about, round about..."
What character trait is the king primarily driven by?
Greed
What is the miller's daughter's initial reaction to the king's demand?
Despair/Weeping
What is the miller's daughter's first payment to the little man?
Her necklace
How many times does the little man help the miller's daughter spin straw into gold?
Three
What is the last line of the little man's spinning song?
"Straw into gold!"
What is one of the main themes explored in the story?
The danger of greed
What does the little man look like?
Droll/Funny/Small
What is the miller's daughter's second payment to the little man?
Her ring
What does the king promise the miller's daughter if she can spin all the straw into gold the third time?
To marry her/make her queen
What does the little man sing about in his hut that reveals his name?
Making a feast, brewing, baking, dancing, and singing
What is another important theme or moral lesson of the story?
Keeping promises
What is the king's primary motivation throughout the story?
Greed/Desire for wealth
What is the little man's final request as payment?
Her firstborn child
How does the queen eventually discover the little man's name?
A messenger overhears him singing it
What is the crucial detail in the song that leads to the queen discovering his name?
His name is Rumpelstiltskin
How does the story portray the consequences of making foolish boasts?
The miller's boast leads his daughter into trouble
What is the queen's reaction when the dwarf reminds her of their agreement?
Grief/Despair
What does the queen offer the dwarf to try and get out of her promise?
All the wealth of the kingdom
What is the little man's reaction when the queen correctly guesses his name?
Rage/Stomps his foot
What is the significance of the rhymes and songs in the story?
They reveal key plot points and character information
What does the story suggest about the importance of cleverness and resourcefulness?
It can help overcome difficult situations