Hansel & Gretel Quiz

Directions: Read the story “Hansel and Gretel.” Then choose the best answer for each question. Circle the letter of your answer.

1. Why did Hansel and Gretel’s parents decide to leave the children in the forest?

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  A. They wanted the children to explore
  B. They were moving to a new house
  C. They did not have enough food for everyone
  D. They were angry about bad grades

• What did Hansel drop on the ground the first time to help them find their way home?

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  A. Small stones or pebbles
  B. Pieces of bread
  C. Leaves
  D. Buttons

• Why didn’t Hansel and Gretel find their way home the second time?

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  A. It became dark and they fell asleep
  B. The birds ate all the bread crumbs
  C. They lost the map
  D. They forgot the path

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

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  A. It was made of glass
  B. It was made of wood and stone
  C. It was made of sweets like candy and cake
  D. It was under the ground

• Who lived in the candy house?

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  A. A kind old man
  B. A wicked witch
  C. A lost princess
  D. A giant

• How did Gretel save Hansel from the witch?

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  A. She asked the witch to be kind
  B. She ran away and called for help
  C. She pushed the witch into the hot oven
  D. She gave the witch a magic potion

• What happens at the end of the story?

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   A. Hansel and Gretel stay in the forest
   B. They find treasure and return home safely
   C. They become friends with the witch
   D. They decide to build a new house in the woods

Answer Key

1. C

2. A

3. B

4. C

5. B

6. C

7. B