Fun Trivia : Andersen, H. C.

Structure Sub-topic of: Kid Lit Authors A - K Quizzes Interesting Questions, Facts and Information There are a total of 10 general entries. Special Topics The Little Mermaid

Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information

Andersen, H. C.

What does the ugly duckling turn into, in the story "The Ugly Duckling"?

Hans Christian Andersen


swan. The ugly duckling is not liked because he doesn't look like the others. However he he grows up to become a beautiful swan.



According to the song, in the movie that is based on his story "Thumbelina", how tall are you "if your heart is filled with love"?

Hans Christian Andersen


9 feet tall. Thumbelina was only a few inches tall, but the story "Thumbelina" teaches us that if our heart is filled with love we're really much bigger inside and that's what matters.



What other name does the story "Thumbelina" have?

Hans Christian Andersen


Little Tiny. "Thumbelina" or "Little Tiny" was written in 1835.



When Disney made Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Little Mermaid" into a movie, what was the name of the Little Mermaid?

Hans Christian Andersen


Ariel. In the original story, the mermaid doesn't have a name.



In the story where a princess sleeps on many mattresses, why can't she sleep?

Hans Christian Andersen


There's a pea under the mattresses. The prince knew she was a real princess because she could feel the pea.



What is the bird of paradise according to Andersen's story?

Hans Christian Andersen


Phoenix. The Phoenix is a mythological bird who's tears have the power to heal.