Hansel and Gretel Story Analysis

Hansel and Gretel Story Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

3rd - 4th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

Hansel and Gretel, children of a poor woodcutter, face abandonment in the forest due to their stepmother's plan. Hansel initially uses pebbles to find their way back home, but during a second attempt, he uses breadcrumbs, which are eaten by birds, leaving them lost. The story explores themes of survival, family, and cleverness.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main problem faced by Hansel and Gretel's family?

They are lost in the forest.

They have too much food.

They are struggling with hunger.

They are looking for treasure.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the stepmother suggest to solve the family's problem?

To find a new job.

To abandon the children in the forest.

To move to a new town.

To sell their house.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Hansel plan to find his way back home the first time?

By dropping pebbles.

By following the stars.

By leaving a trail of breadcrumbs.

By using a map.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Hansel tell his father he is looking at while dropping pebbles?

A bird in the sky.

A squirrel on a tree.

A kitten on the roof.

A rabbit in the bushes.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do Hansel and Gretel find their way back home the first time?

By following the pebbles.

By using a compass.

By asking for directions.

By following a river.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prevents Hansel from collecting pebbles the second time?

It is too dark outside.

He loses his coat.

The door is locked.

He forgets to do it.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Hansel use to mark the path the second time?

Sticks.

Breadcrumbs.

Ribbons.

Leaves.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can't Hansel and Gretel find their way back the second time?

The breadcrumbs were eaten by birds.

They forgot the way.

They lost their map.

It started raining heavily.