Hansel and Gretel Story Questions

Hansel and Gretel, twins living with their woodcutter father, face hardship after their mother's death. Their stepmother, using herbs, convinces their father to abandon them in the forest. The children cleverly find their way back using stones. On a second attempt, they are led deeper into the forest and discover a gingerbread house owned by a witch. Gretel outsmarts the witch, freeing Hansel and escaping with treasures. They return home to their father, who is now alone, and live happily.

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

• Fisherman

• Woodcutter

• Blacksmith

• Farmer

How did Gretel plan to find their way back home during the first abandonment attempt?

• By using a map

• By leaving a trail of breadcrumbs

• By marking trees with a knife

• By dropping stones along the path

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

• Twigs

• Leaves

• Breadcrumbs

• Pebbles

What was the witch's house made of?

• Marshmallows

• Gingerbread

• Candy canes

• Chocolate

What did the witch plan to do with Hansel?

• Make him her servant

• Send him to school

• Adopt him

• Eat him

How did Gretel manage to defeat the witch?

• By pushing her into the oven

• By casting a spell

• By tricking her with a riddle

• By locking her in a cage

What did Hansel and Gretel find in the witch's house that they took with them?

• A magical wand

• A treasure chest

• Jewels and gold

• A map

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

• She was eaten by the witch

• She left the woodcutter

• She became kind

• She was lost in the forest

How did the children finally find their way back home?

• By using a compass

• By following the stars

• By following a white duck

• By retracing their steps

What was the outcome for the family after the children's return?

• They continued to struggle

• They were visited by a fairy

• They lived happily and prosperously

• They moved to a new house