- 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) 1820
B) 1805
C) 1812
D) 1798
- 2. In which country was Hans Christian Andersen born?
A) Germany
B) Denmark
C) Sweden
D) Norway
- 3. Which famous novel by Hans Christian Andersen features a young mermaid?
A) The Ugly Duckling
B) The Emperor's New Clothes
C) The Little Mermaid
D) The Snow Queen
- 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 Resolute Tin Soldier
D) The Loyal Tin Soldier
- 5. What was Hans Christian Andersen's occupation?
A) Author
B) Painter
C) Composer
D) Actor
- 6. In Andersen's fairy tale 'The Princess and the Pea', how many mattresses did the princess sleep on?
A) 50
B) 20
C) 5
D) 10
- 7. What is the title of Andersen's fairy tale about a talking nightingale?
A) The Singing Bird
B) The Nightingale
C) The Chirping Nightbird
D) The Melodious Nightingale
- 8. Which year did Hans Christian Andersen pass away?
A) 1860
B) 1875
C) 1885
D) 1850
- 9. Which fairy tale by Andersen is about a young girl who sells matches in the street?
A) The Little Match Girl
B) The Fire-lighter
C) The Sparkling Matches
D) The Candle Seller
- 10. Where is Andersen buried?
A) Stockholm, Sweden
B) Copenhagen, Denmark
C) Oslo, Norway
D) Berlin, Germany
- 11. Which famous Danish author was a contemporary of Hans Christian Andersen?
A) Karen Blixen
B) Søren Kierkegaard
C) Isak Dinesen
D) Poul Martin Møller
- 12. What is the title of the fairy tale by Andersen about a selfish fir tree?
A) The Evergreen
B) The Pine Tree
C) The Fir Tree
D) The Spruce
- 13. What is the name of the protagonist in Andersen's fairy tale 'The Snow Queen'?
A) Ingrid
B) Elsa
C) Gerda
D) Freya
- 14. What does the little mermaid trade to the sea witch for a chance to have legs?
A) Her Fins
B) Her Eyes
C) Her Voice
D) Her Hair
- 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 Lead Her to Love
D) They Dance Her to Death
- 16. Which literary genre is Hans Christian Andersen known for?
A) Fairy tales
B) Romance novels
C) Historical fiction
D) Science 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 Snow Queen
C) The Steadfast Tin Soldier
D) The Princess and the Pea
- 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) Memoirs of a Danish Writer
D) Journey into Imagination
- 19. In 'The Little Mermaid', what does the mermaid trade her voice for?
A) A magic wand
B) Legs
C) Eternal beauty
D) Immortality
- 20. Which fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen is about a thumb-sized girl who has adventures?
A) The Brave Tin Soldier
B) The Red Shoes
C) The Shadow
D) Thumbelina
- 21. When did Hans Christian Andersen's first fairy tales gain popularity?
A) 1855
B) 1810
C) 1835
D) 1870
- 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 Wild Swans
D) The Nightingale
- 23. What famous building did Hans Christian Andersen most likely base his story 'The Tinderbox' on?
A) Kronborg Castle
B) Big Ben
C) Colosseum
D) Eiffel Tower
- 24. What is the name of the villainous character in 'The Little Mermaid'?
A) Maleficent
B) Ursula
C) Cruella de Vil
D) Evil Queen
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