Dwarf's Adventure and Challenges

In 'The Queen Bee' from Grimm's Fairy Tales, two kings' sons set out to seek their fortunes but fall into foolish ways. Their younger brother, a dwarf, finds them and they journey together. They encounter ants, ducks, and bees, which the dwarf saves from harm. They reach an enchanted castle and must complete tasks to break a spell. The dwarf, aided by the animals he saved, succeeds and marries the youngest princess, becoming king.

What led the two kings' sons to be unable to return home?

• They were captured by enemies.

• They lost their way in the forest.

• They fell into a wasteful lifestyle.

• They were cursed by a witch.

How did the dwarf's brothers react when he set out to find them?

• They asked him to join their journey.

• They ignored him completely.

• They laughed at him for being young and simple.

• They were grateful and welcomed him.

What did the dwarf prevent his brothers from doing at the ant-hill?

• Feeding the ants.

• Destroying the ant-hill.

• Stealing the ants' food.

• Building a new ant-hill.

What did the dwarf say when his brothers wanted to catch ducks?

• He told them to let the ducks enjoy themselves.

• He encouraged them to catch more.

• He asked them to swim with the ducks.

• He suggested they build a raft.

What did the brothers find unusual about the castle?

• It was surrounded by a moat.

• It was floating in the air.

• It was made of gold.

• It had marble horses and no people.

What was the consequence of not finding all the pearls by sunset?

• The castle would collapse.

• The pearls would disappear.

• The seeker would turn into marble.

• The seeker would be banished.

How many pearls did the eldest brother find?

• Two hundred

• None

• Fifty

• One hundred

What helped the dwarf find all the pearls?

• A map

• A wise old man

• The king of the ants

• A magic wand

What was the second task the dwarf had to complete?

• Find a hidden treasure.

• Solve a riddle.

• Retrieve a key from a lake.

• Climb a tall mountain.

Who helped the dwarf retrieve the key from the lake?

• The queen bee

• The king of the ants

• The two ducks

• A friendly fish