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