The Adventures of the Servant

The story 'The White Snake' by the Brothers Grimm follows a servant who gains the ability to understand animals after tasting a mysterious dish meant for the king. This newfound power helps him prove his innocence when accused of theft. He embarks on a journey, performing acts of kindness for animals, who later assist him in completing tasks to win the hand of a princess. Despite initial challenges, he succeeds and finds happiness with the princess.

Who are the authors of 'The White Snake'?

• Aesop

• The Brothers Grimm

• Hans Christian Andersen

• Charles Perrault

What was the king's strange daily custom?

• He played chess with his servant.

• He went for a walk in the garden.

• He read a book alone.

• He received a covered dish after dinner.

What did the servant discover when he tasted the white snake?

• He could fly.

• He became invisible.

• He gained immense strength.

• He could understand the language of animals.

How did the servant prove his innocence regarding the queen's missing ring?

• He found it in the garden.

• He discovered it inside a duck.

• He returned it from his pocket.

• He found it in the king's chamber.

What did the servant request from the king after proving his innocence?

• A piece of land.

• A position in the court.

• A bag of gold and a horse.

• A castle and a title.

What did the servant do when he saw three fishes caught in the weeds?

• He sold them in the market.

• He freed them and put them back into the water.

• He caught them for dinner.

• He ignored them.

What was the first task the king's daughter gave to the servant?

• To find a hidden treasure.

• To build a castle.

• To fetch a gold ring from the sea.

• To find a golden apple.

How did the servant retrieve the gold ring from the sea?

• He asked the king for help.

• He used a fishing net.

• The fishes he saved brought it to him.

• He dived into the sea himself.

What was the second task given by the princess?

• To find a golden apple.

• To build a bridge.

• To gather ten sacks of millet seed.

• To find a hidden treasure.

How did the servant finally win the princess's hand?

• By defeating a dragon.

• By solving a riddle.

• By finding the Tree of Life and bringing back a golden apple.

• By building a castle.