Pantomimes and Fairy Tales
  • 1. Pantomimes and fairy tales have a long and rich history, captivating audiences of all ages with their magical worlds and fantastical characters. Pantomimes often combine elements of comedy, music, dance, and audience participation to create a truly immersive experience. Meanwhile, fairy tales transport us to whimsical realms filled with brave heroes, wicked villains, and enchanting creatures. These timeless stories have endured for generations, sparking the imagination and teaching valuable lessons about life, love, and morality. Whether watching a pantomime on stage or reading a fairy tale in a book, one cannot help but be enchanted by the charm and wonder of these beloved forms of entertainment.

    What is a traditional form of silent storytelling with gestures and body movements called?
A) Dialogue
B) Pantomime
C) Soliloquy
D) Monologue
  • 2. Which fairy tale features a girl with a red hood who encounters a wolf in the forest?
A) Little Red Riding Hood
B) Snow White
C) Beauty and the Beast
D) Cinderella
  • 3. Who is the wicked stepmother in the fairy tale 'Cinderella'?
A) Lady Tremaine
B) Evil Queen
C) Maleficent
D) Ursula
  • 4. What character from 'Alice in Wonderland' loves having tea parties?
A) Cheshire Cat
B) White Rabbit
C) Mad Hatter
D) Queen of Hearts
  • 5. What fairy tale features a princess who falls into a deep sleep after pricking her finger on a spindle?
A) Rapunzel
B) Hansel and Gretel
C) The Frog Prince
D) Sleeping Beauty
  • 6. In 'Peter Pan', what is the name of Captain Hook's pirate ship?
A) The Kraken
B) Jolly Roger
C) Flying Dutchman
D) Black Pearl
  • 7. Which character in 'The Wizard of Oz' desires a brain?
A) Cowardly Lion
B) Scarecrow
C) Tin Man
D) Dorothy
  • 8. What fairy tale involves a girl imprisoned in a tower with long hair that her suitor uses as a ladder?
A) Snow White
B) Thumbelina
C) Cinderella
D) Rapunzel
  • 9. What is the traditional opening phrase of fairy tales?
A) In a land before time
B) In a far-off kingdom
C) Long ago and far away
D) Once upon a time
  • 10. Which fairy tale features a group of seven dwarfs?
A) Snow White
B) Sleeping Beauty
C) Little Red Riding Hood
D) Cinderella
  • 11. Which character in 'Alice in Wonderland' is always running late?
A) Cheshire Cat
B) White Rabbit
C) Mad Hatter
D) Queen of Hearts
  • 12. What fairy tale involves a young boy's adventures with a fairy named Tinker Bell?
A) King Arthur
B) Robin Hood
C) The Jungle Book
D) Peter Pan
  • 13. Who is the heroine in the fairy tale 'Beauty and the Beast'?
A) Aurora
B) Cinderella
C) Belle
D) Snow White
  • 14. What is the name of the villainous sea witch in 'The Little Mermaid'?
A) Ursula
B) Mother Gothel
C) Cruella de Vil
D) Maleficent
  • 15. Who is the famous character in fairy tales who loses a glass slipper at a ball?
A) Rapunzel
B) Snow White
C) Sleeping Beauty
D) Cinderella
  • 16. What traditional pantomime character is known for saying 'He's behind you!'?
A) The Principal Boy
B) The Villain
C) The Dame
D) The Fairy Godmother
  • 17. What is the name of the fairy tale character who is also known as 'The Boy Who Lived'?
A) Hercules
B) Frodo Baggins
C) Aladdin
D) Harry Potter
  • 18. What is the name of the little wooden puppet who wants to become a real boy in the fairy tale?
A) The Gingerbread Man
B) Tom Thumb
C) Puss in Boots
D) Pinocchio
  • 19. In the story of 'The Princess and the Frog', what must the princess do to break the curse on the frog prince?
A) Find the lost key
B) Sing a magical song
C) Kiss him
D) Give him a crown
  • 20. What is the name of the fairy tale character who climbs a beanstalk to discover a giant's castle?
A) Hansel
B) Thumbelina
C) Pippin
D) Jack
  • 21. Which fairy tale character is known for living in a house made of gingerbread and candy?
A) Alice
B) The Three Little Pigs
C) Little Red Riding Hood
D) Hansel and Gretel
  • 22. In the story of 'The Little Mermaid', what does the mermaid give up in exchange for having legs?
A) Her pearl necklace
B) Her voice
C) Her crown
D) Her tail
  • 23. Which fairy tale character is known for making a deal with a sorcerer to become a powerful sorceress?
A) Ursula
B) Maleficent
C) Gaston
D) Jafar
  • 24. What is the name of the fairy tale character who is taken to a magical world through a looking glass?
A) Alice
B) Belle
C) Aurora
D) Cinderella
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