Jack And The Beanstalk Fairy Tale! Trivia Questions Quiz

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1. Why did Jack cut the beanstalk down at the end of the story?

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If Jack didn't cut the beanstalk down and kill the ogre, the ogre would have definitely killed and eaten Jack so Jack really had no choice.

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2. Jack's character can be interpreted as both a hero and a villain.

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This depends on how you see Jack in the story, some might argue that Jack is a responsible boy trying to give himself and his mother a good life. Others can argue that Jack stole, betrayed and killed for his own selfish needs. Both arguments can be justified.

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3. Jack and the Beanstalk is an example of a novel.

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The simple plot, limited number of characters and the fact that none of the characters were fully developed make this a short story, not a novel.

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4. Fairy tales deal with realistic characters.

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Fairy tales deal with imaginary characters such as magicians, dragons, ogres, monsters, witches, wizards and fairies to satisfy the wild imagination of children.

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5. The climax in 'Jack and the Beanstalk' is when the ogre found out about Jack.

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The climax is the most important point in a story or the turning point in a story. When Jack is caught stealing from the ogre is the climax because the story suddenly becomes tense and we don't know if Jack will live or die.

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6. Fairy tales are passed on quickly from one generation to the next because of their simple and meaningful plot.

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Fairy tales were originally transmitted orally (by mouth) from one generation to the next because of their simple and meaningful plots.

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7. Why does the ogre's wife hide Jack in the oven?

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She felt sorry for Jack and let him in and gave him some food. When she heard her husband (the ogre) come home, she hid Jack in the oven so that he doesn't eat him.

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8. Every story must have a conflict.

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No conflict = No story Can you imagine a story where everyone is happy and nothing happens?

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9. The plot is usually consisted of...

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Don't forget the plot diagram.

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10. What are the 5 key elements of fiction?

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I will kill you if you get this question wrong!!!!

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11. We have 3 types of genres in Literature.

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We have 3 genres or types in Literature: poems, plays and fiction.

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12. What impression do you get of Jack when he swapped the cow for the magic beans?

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If some stranger tells you that he'll give you magic beans in exchange for your car, would you do it? I thought so! A gullible person is someone who is easily cheated or fooled, someone who quickly believes whatever he hears.

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13. The antagonist is always an evil character.

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The antagonist is merely the character against the protagonist. If for example the protagonist in a story is a killer, then the detective will be the antagonist. So the antagonist doesn't necessarily have to be evil.

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14. One difference between a novel and a poem is in the style they are presented in.

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Remember that each genre has a unique presentation style.

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15. Why are there many repeated words in 'Jack and the Beanstalk'?

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I don't think this needs more explanation!

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16. Why do you think the cow stopped giving milk?

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We really have no idea why Milky-white stopped giving milk and the story doesn't mention any reasons. The story leaves it to the reader's imagination!

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17. There is a clear moral to the story 'Jack and the Beanstalk'.

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The moral is not very clear in this story because even if you see Jack as a hero in the story, how can you justify the continued theft Jack committed against the Ogre? Jack seems to be rewarded in the end simply because this story is for children and usually a happy ending is expected. Remember that not all stories have morals, and this story seems to be one of them.

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18. What are the two types of conflict?

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Internal conflict means the character struggles with himself, his ideas and beliefs.
External conflict means the character struggles with other characters, society or nature.

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19. One significant event usually takes place in a novel.

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One significant event usually takes place in a short story not in a novel.

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20. How many different types of point of view do we have?

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We have 3 different points of view:
1st person
3rd person omniscient (all knowing and talks about everyone)
3rd person limited (focuses on one character only)

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Why did Jack cut the beanstalk down at the end of the story?
Jack's character can be interpreted as both a hero and a villain.
Jack and the Beanstalk is an example of a novel.
Fairy tales deal with realistic characters.
The climax in 'Jack and the Beanstalk' is when the ogre found...
Fairy tales are passed on quickly from one generation to the next...
Why does the ogre's wife hide Jack in the oven?
Every story must have a conflict.
The plot is usually consisted of...
What are the 5 key elements of fiction?
We have 3 types of genres in Literature.
What impression do you get of Jack when he swapped the cow for the...
The antagonist is always an evil character.
One difference between a novel and a poem is in the style they are...
Why are there many repeated words in 'Jack and the Beanstalk'?
Why do you think the cow stopped giving milk?
There is a clear moral to the story 'Jack and the Beanstalk'.
What are the two types of conflict?
One significant event usually takes place in a novel.
How many different types of point of view do we have?
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