Hansel and Gretel: Origins and Variations Quiz

What period is thought to have inspired the abandonment theme in Hansel and Gretel?

• The Black Death (1347-1351)

• The Great Famine (1315-1321)

• The Renaissance (14th-17th Century)

• The Hundred Years' War (1337-1453)

Who published the best known version of Hansel and Gretel?

• Hans Christian Andersen

• Brothers Grimm

• Giambattista Basile

• Charles Perrault

What is a common theme shared by the 'Hansel and Gretel' tales?

• A preoccupation with sea adventures

• A preoccupation with royalty

• A preoccupation with food

• A preoccupation with magic

Which country did an earlier variant of the Hansel and Gretel story, penned by Giambattista Basile, originate from?

• England

• Italy

• France

• Germany

In the Grimm's original 1812 version, who agreed to send the children into the woods?

• The father only

• The wicked step-mother only

• The mother only

• Both parents

Which of the following is not a theme commonly found in fairy tales according to the text?

• Time travel

• The danger of the forest

• Loyalty to one's kin

• Survival

What was the primary reason for the Brothers Grimm to collect tales of distinctly Germanic origin?

• To make a profit

• To preserve their own cultural identity

• To study linguistics

• To entertain children

How does this background knowledge change or deepen your understanding of "Hansel & Gretel"?