Hansel and Gretel Story Questions

Hansel and Gretel, siblings living with their father and stepmother, face abandonment in the forest. The clever Hansel uses stones to find their way back home after the first attempt. On the second attempt, breadcrumbs fail them, leading to their capture by a witch. The siblings outsmart the witch, escape, and reunite with their father, bringing back treasures. They live happily ever after.

What was the occupation of Hansel and Gretel's father?

• Blacksmith

• Farmer

• Fisherman

• Leñador

Why did the stepmother want to abandon Hansel and Gretel?

• She wanted to keep all the food for herself.

• She believed they would not survive the winter with limited food.

• She disliked children.

• She wanted to move to a new house.

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

• They followed the stars.

• They used a map.

• They followed a trail of stones.

• They used a compass.

What did Hansel use to mark the path during the second abandonment?

• Chalk

• Ribbons

• Breadcrumbs

• Leaves

What was the house of the witch made of?

• Candy and sweets

• Wood and bricks

• Straw and mud

• Glass and metal

What did the witch plan to do with Hansel?

• Adopt him

• Send him to school

• Eat him

• Make him her servant

How did Gretel trick the witch?

• She locked her in a room.

• She pushed her into the oven.

• She tied her up.

• She ran away.

What did Hansel and Gretel find in the witch's house?

• Boxes of gold and treasures

• Cages of other children

• A treasure map

• A hidden door

What happened to the stepmother at the end of the story?

• She apologized and was accepted back.

• She was arrested.

• She left and returned to her parents' house.

• She was forgiven and stayed with the family.

What did Hansel and Gretel bring back home that changed their lives?

• Gold and diamonds

• A new pet

• A magical book

• A new house