Evaluate general reading comprehension and maximize students’ interest in works of fiction with this plot-based quiz covering the classic Grimm’s fairy tale “The Girl Without Hands,” also known as “The Maiden Without Hands” and “The Armless Maiden.” Themes addressed include the power of faith and the resilience of the human spirit. The assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate engagement with the narrative. An answer key and copy of the short story are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
- The miller’s understanding of his deal with a stranger
- The stranger’s underhandedness
- The true identity of the stranger
- The maiden’s attempts at saving herself
- The means by which the maiden loses her hands
- The assistance of a guardian fairy
- The nature of the relationship between the king and the maiden
- The king’s gift to the maiden
- The trickery of the wizard and its effect on the king’s relationship with the maiden
- The message displayed on the cottage
- The reason the maiden’s hands grow back
- The length of time the king travels in search of the maiden
- The nickname of the maiden’s son
- The son’s initial reaction to learning the identity of his father
- The resolution
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