Hansel and Gretel Story Questions

Hansel and Gretel, siblings living with their father and stepmother, are abandoned in the forest twice due to their stepmother's plan. Clever Hansel uses pebbles and breadcrumbs to find their way back, but the second attempt fails. They discover a witch's house made of candy, get captured, but eventually escape by outsmarting the witch. They return home with treasures, reunite with their father, and live happily ever after.

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

• Farmer

• Woodcutter

• Blacksmith

• Fisherman

Why did the stepmother want to get rid of Hansel and Gretel?

• She wanted to live alone with their father.

• She disliked children in general.

• She believed they would all starve due to lack of food.

• She wanted to move to the city.

How did Hansel plan to find their way back home the first time?

• By dropping pebbles

• By marking trees

• By using a map

• By following the stars

What was the stepmother's reaction when Hansel and Gretel returned home?

• She was angry and yelled at them.

• She was indifferent.

• She was upset but pretended to be happy.

• She was genuinely happy.

What did Hansel use to mark the trail the second time?

• Pebbles

• Leaves

• Twigs

• Breadcrumbs

Why couldn't Hansel and Gretel find their way back home the second time?

• They lost their map.

• The breadcrumbs were eaten by birds.

• The trail was washed away by rain.

• They forgot the way.

What was unusual about the house Hansel and Gretel found in the forest?

• It was invisible.

• It was floating in the air.

• It was made of stone.

• It was made of candy and sweets.

What did the witch plan to do with Hansel?

• Eat him after fattening him up

• Send him to school

• Make him her servant

• Adopt him

How did Gretel manage to escape from the witch?

• She climbed out of a window.

• She used a magic spell.

• She found a secret passage.

• She tricked the witch into the oven.

What did Hansel and Gretel bring back home from the witch's house?

• A magic wand

• A map

• Gold and diamonds

• A pet bird