Characters
What is the name of the villain in the story?
Rumpelstiltskin
Who locks the girl in a room full of straw?
The king
Why is Rumpelstiltskin’s name important?
Knowing his name gives power over him
What is Rumpelstiltskin’s magical ability?
He can spin straw into gold
Who first recorded the story of Rumpelstiltskin?
The Brothers Grimm
What lie did the miller tell the king about his daughter?
That she could spin straw into gold
Why does the queen hesitate before guessing Rumpelstiltskin’s name correctly?
She wants to trick him into thinking she doesn’t know it
What song does Rumpelstiltskin sing in the forest?
Tonight I brew, tomorrow I bake, and the next day the queen’s child I’ll take! Oh, how nobody knows that Rumpelstiltskin is my name!
What does Rumpelstiltskin ask for as payment on the first night?
A necklace
In which century was Rumpelstiltskin first written down?
17th or 18th century
Please one person from the group come to the whiteboard.
Write the name of the fairytale correctly!
Why does the girl agree to Rumpelstiltskin’s deal?
She fears for her life because the king will kill her if she fails
What does the name “Rumpelstiltskin” mean in folklore?
It refers to a mischievous goblin or noisy trickster spirit in German folklore
What is the lesson of the story regarding making deals?
Desperate bargains often have dangerous consequences
What common fairy tale theme does Rumpelstiltskin share with Beauty and the Beast?
A girl is forced into a deal with a mysterious figure to save herself or her family
Who overhears Rumpelstiltskin revealing his name?
A royal messenger
How does the queen learn Rumpelstiltskin’s name?
A messenger hears him singing it in the forest
What three names does the queen guess before saying Rumpelstiltskin?
Kaspar, Melchior, Balthaza
Why does Rumpelstiltskin demand the girl’s firstborn child?
He wants something of great value, not just gold
Name one modern adaptation of Rumpelstiltskin in movies or TV
Shrek Forever After, Once Upon a Time
What happens to Rumpelstiltskin at the end of the story?
He seizes his left foot with both his hands in such a fury that he split in two
What does the queen do to break Rumpelstiltskin’s magic?
She correctly guesses his name
How many letters in the name of fairy tale?
15
Pronounce the word "Rumpelstiltskin" 10 times without mistakes.
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What themes make Rumpelstiltskin a timeless fairy tale?
The dangers of greed, the power of intelligence, and the consequences of hasty promises