- 1. Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author known for his fairy tales, such as 'The Little Mermaid,' 'The Ugly Duckling,' and 'The Snow Queen.' Born in 1805 in Odense, Denmark, Andersen overcame many challenges in his early life to become one of the most celebrated writers in the world. His stories often carry moral lessons and explore themes of love, friendship, and personal growth. Andersen's works have been translated into numerous languages and continue to inspire readers of all ages with their timeless appeal and enchanting storytelling.
When was Hans Christian Andersen born?
A) 1798
B) 1805
C) 1812
D) 1820
- 2. In which country was Hans Christian Andersen born?
A) Norway
B) Sweden
C) Denmark
D) Germany
- 3. Which famous novel by Hans Christian Andersen features a young mermaid?
A) The Snow Queen
B) The Emperor's New Clothes
C) The Little Mermaid
D) The Ugly Duckling
- 4. What is the title of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale about a tin soldier?
A) The Brave Tin Soldier
B) The Steadfast Tin Soldier
C) The Loyal Tin Soldier
D) The Resolute Tin Soldier
- 5. What was Hans Christian Andersen's occupation?
A) Author
B) Actor
C) Painter
D) Composer
- 6. In Andersen's fairy tale 'The Princess and the Pea', how many mattresses did the princess sleep on?
A) 10
B) 20
C) 5
D) 50
- 7. What is the title of Andersen's fairy tale about a talking nightingale?
A) The Chirping Nightbird
B) The Singing Bird
C) The Nightingale
D) The Melodious Nightingale
- 8. Which year did Hans Christian Andersen pass away?
A) 1885
B) 1860
C) 1850
D) 1875
- 9. Which fairy tale by Andersen is about a young girl who sells matches in the street?
A) The Sparkling Matches
B) The Fire-lighter
C) The Little Match Girl
D) The Candle Seller
- 10. Where is Andersen buried?
A) Stockholm, Sweden
B) Oslo, Norway
C) Berlin, Germany
D) Copenhagen, Denmark
- 11. Which famous Danish author was a contemporary of Hans Christian Andersen?
A) Isak Dinesen
B) Poul Martin Møller
C) Karen Blixen
D) Søren Kierkegaard
- 12. What is the title of the fairy tale by Andersen about a selfish fir tree?
A) The Spruce
B) The Evergreen
C) The Fir Tree
D) The Pine Tree
- 13. What is the name of the protagonist in Andersen's fairy tale 'The Snow Queen'?
A) Elsa
B) Freya
C) Ingrid
D) Gerda
- 14. What does the little mermaid trade to the sea witch for a chance to have legs?
A) Her Hair
B) Her Eyes
C) Her Voice
D) Her Fins
- 15. In Andersen's 'The Red Shoes', what happens to the shoes after Karen puts them on?
A) They Bring Her Wealth
B) They Take Her on a Journey
C) They Dance Her to Death
D) They Lead Her to Love
- 16. Which literary genre is Hans Christian Andersen known for?
A) Romance novels
B) Fairy tales
C) Science fiction
D) Historical fiction
- 17. What is the name of the famous fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a girl who could feel a pea beneath multiple mattresses?
A) The Little Match Girl
B) The Princess and the Pea
C) The Steadfast Tin Soldier
D) The Snow Queen
- 18. What was the name of Hans Christian Andersen's autobiography?
A) The Fairy Tale of My Life
B) The Adventures of a Storyteller
C) Journey into Imagination
D) Memoirs of a Danish Writer
- 19. In 'The Little Mermaid', what does the mermaid trade her voice for?
A) Eternal beauty
B) Legs
C) Immortality
D) A magic wand
- 20. Which fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen is about a thumb-sized girl who has adventures?
A) The Shadow
B) Thumbelina
C) The Red Shoes
D) The Brave Tin Soldier
- 21. When did Hans Christian Andersen's first fairy tales gain popularity?
A) 1855
B) 1870
C) 1835
D) 1810
- 22. What is the title of the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen involving dancing shoes?
A) The Little Match Girl
B) The Red Shoes
C) The Nightingale
D) The Wild Swans
- 23. What famous building did Hans Christian Andersen most likely base his story 'The Tinderbox' on?
A) Eiffel Tower
B) Colosseum
C) Kronborg Castle
D) Big Ben
- 24. What is the name of the villainous character in 'The Little Mermaid'?
A) Maleficent
B) Cruella de Vil
C) Evil Queen
D) Ursula
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