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Quiz about Hans Christian Andersen
Quiz about Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen Trivia Quiz


Hans Christian Andersen wrote many fairy tales for children.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ilona_Ritter. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
Ilona_Ritter
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
105,832
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
2012
Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (7/10), Guest 176 (3/10), Guest 95 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Hans Christian Andersen was born in France in 1805.


Question 2 of 10
2. What does the ugly duckling turn into, in the story "The Ugly Duckling"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. 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"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What other name does the story "Thumbelina" have? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In "The Emperor's New Clothes" the Emperor is actually naked.


Question 6 of 10
6. When Disney made Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Little Mermaid" into a movie, what was the name of the Little Mermaid? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In the story where a princess sleeps on many mattresses, why can't she sleep? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Complete this title. "The Leaf from _______" Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Fairy tales are true stories.


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the bird of paradise according to Andersen's story? Hint



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Mar 24 2024 : Guest 86: 7/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Hans Christian Andersen was born in France in 1805.

Answer: False

Hans Christian Andersen was born in Denmark in 1805.
2. What does the ugly duckling turn into, in the story "The Ugly Duckling"?

Answer: 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.
3. 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"?

Answer: 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.
4. What other name does the story "Thumbelina" have?

Answer: Little Tiny

"Thumbelina" or "Little Tiny" was written in 1835.
5. In "The Emperor's New Clothes" the Emperor is actually naked.

Answer: True

The Emperor thinks he has beautiful new clothes on however.
6. When Disney made Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Little Mermaid" into a movie, what was the name of the Little Mermaid?

Answer: Ariel

In the original story, the mermaid doesn't have a name.
7. In the story where a princess sleeps on many mattresses, why can't she sleep?

Answer: There's a pea under the mattresses

The prince knew she was a real princess because she could feel the pea.
8. Complete this title. "The Leaf from _______"

Answer: Heaven

"The Leaf from Heaven" was written in 1855.
9. Fairy tales are true stories.

Answer: False

A fairy tale is a make believe story that usually teaches us a lesson.
10. What is the bird of paradise according to Andersen's story?

Answer: Phoenix

The Phoenix is a mythological bird whose tears have the power to heal.
Source: Author Ilona_Ritter

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