Rumpelstiltskin Story Analysis

The video explores the concept of fantasy versus reality, using the fairy tale 'Rumpelstiltskin' as an example. The story follows a miller's daughter who is tasked with spinning straw into gold. With the help of a mysterious little man, she succeeds but must promise her first child to him. The queen later tries to guess the little man's name to keep her child, ultimately succeeding and freeing herself from his claim.

What is the main theme introduced at the beginning of the lesson?

• The importance of honesty

• The difference between fantasy and reality

• The value of hard work

• The power of friendship

Which of the following is an example of fantasy?

• A historical event

• A royal family photo

• A news report

• A picture of Sleeping Beauty

What boast does the miller make about his daughter?

• She can paint masterpieces

• She can sing beautifully

• She can spin gold from straw

• She can dance gracefully

What task does the king give to the miller's daughter?

• To bake a cake

• To clean the palace

• To spin straw into gold

• To sew a dress

What does the little man ask for in exchange for spinning straw into gold the first time?

• A ring

• A necklace

• A bracelet

• A crown

What does the king do after seeing the gold spun by the little man?

• He dismisses the miller's daughter

• He rewards the little man

• He throws a feast

• He asks for more gold

What promise does the miller's daughter make to the little man for his final help?

• To leave the kingdom

• To give him her first child

• To marry him

• To give him her crown

What challenge does the little man give to the queen?

• To guess his name

• To find his home

• To solve a riddle

• To spin more gold

Which name does the queen NOT try when guessing the little man's name?

• Rumpelstiltskin

• Alexander

• Snickerdoodle

• Balthazar

How does the queen finally learn the little man's name?

• The king reveals it

• She guesses correctly

• A messenger tells her

• She overhears him singing