Critical Listening Analysis (CLA) - Into the Woods

When the strings start at the beginning of the song, they sound...

• Choppy and detach

• Smooth and connected

• Accented like a March

• There are no strings

Which tempo best describes this song?

• Fast

• Moderate

• Slow

• Very slow

Why do you think this musical is called a Fractured Fairytale?

What did Little Red Riding Hood need to bring to her granny in the woods?

• A basket of fresh fruit.

• A new red cloak.

• A loaf of bread.

• A magical potion.

What task did Cinderella's stepmother give her to earn a chance to go to the festival?

• Clean the entire house.

• Sew a new dress.

• Pick lentils from the ashes.

• Cook a feast for the family.

Why did Jack's mother want him to sell Milky White, the cow?

• The cow was too old to work.

• The cow was sick and needed care.

• The cow had not given milk for weeks.

• They wanted to buy a new, stronger animal.

Why did the witch take the baby from the baker and his wife?

• Because they stole her golden slipper.

• Because they ruined her garden by taking her special beans.

• Because she wanted a child to raise as her own.

• Because they turned her brother into a dog.

What items did the witch ask the baker and his wife to bring her from the woods?

• A golden egg, a magic harp, and a giant's treasure.

• A cow as white as milk, a red cape, yellow hair, and a golden slipper.

• A talking cat, a singing bird, and a dancing doll.

• A silver sword, a shield, and a brave knight.