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Fairy Tale Trivia: Test Your Knowledge of Classic Stories

Quick, free fairytale quiz to test your knowledge. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Tom M. FayeUpdated Aug 25, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
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This fairy tale trivia quiz helps you recall classic characters, plots, and twists. Test yourself on story origins, clever heroes, and famous endings, then see your score at the end. If royal tales are your thing, try Disney Princess trivia or wander down the rabbit hole with Alice in Wonderland trivia, and explore our fairy tale character quiz next.

Which fairy tale character lost a glass slipper at a royal ball?
Snow White
Rapunzel
Sleeping Beauty
Cinderella
Cinderella is famously known for leaving behind a glass slipper when fleeing the royal ball at midnight. This slipper allows the prince to search the kingdom to find her. The story appears in Charles Perrault's version of the tale.
Who famously slept for a hundred years before being awakened by a prince?
Snow White
Rapunzel
Sleeping Beauty
Aurora
Sleeping Beauty is cursed to sleep for a hundred years until awakened by a royal kiss. In Charles Perrault's version she is named Princess Aurora, but the tale is commonly titled Sleeping Beauty. The curse and long sleep are central to the narrative.
In 'Snow White', what type of fruit does the Wicked Queen use to poison the princess?
Pear
Cherry
Peach
Apple
The Evil Queen uses a poisoned apple in the Brothers Grimm version of 'Snow White'. She disguises herself as an old woman to offer it. The bite from the apple sends Snow White into a death-like sleep.
Which fairy tale features a house made entirely of gingerbread and candy?
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Hansel and Gretel
Jack and the Beanstalk
Little Red Riding Hood
In 'Hansel and Gretel' the siblings discover a witch's house built of gingerbread, candy, and sugar. The confectionery home lures them in with its sweet appearance. It is a key element in the Brothers Grimm story.
Who spins straw into gold to help a king pay off his debts?
King Midas
The Little Match Girl
Rumpelstiltskin
Rumplestiltskin
In the fairy tale 'Rumpelstiltskin' by the Brothers Grimm, the imp Rumpelstiltskin spins straw into gold. A miller's daughter is tasked with the feat by the king. This miraculous transformation is central to the plot.
What is the name of the girl who wears a red hooded cloak to visit her grandmother?
Red Cloak
Goldilocks
Little Red Riding Hood
Scarlet Cap
Little Red Riding Hood is the classic heroine sent to visit her grandmother wearing a red cloak. She encounters a wolf along the way. The tale warns about talking to strangers.
Who climbs the beanstalk and ultimately defeats a giant?
Hansel
Johnny
Peter
Jack
In 'Jack and the Beanstalk', Jack climbs a magical beanstalk to a giant's castle. He outwits the giant and eventually defeats him. The story emphasizes courage and cleverness.
In 'Puss in Boots', which animal assists a young man to gain wealth and status?
Cat
Mouse
Bird
Dog
In Charles Perrault's 'Puss in Boots', a clever cat helps his master by tricking a king. The cat secures gifts, land, and a noble title for the miller's son. The tail-tricked ruler makes the miller's son the Marquis of Carabas.
In 'The Little Mermaid', what does the mermaid sacrifice to become human?
Her tail
Her voice
Her hair
Her crown
Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Little Mermaid' trades her voice to the sea witch for legs. The loss of her voice is central to the story's theme of sacrifice. She must win a prince's love without speaking.
In 'Rapunzel', what does the maiden let down so her prince can climb the tower?
A rope ladder
A silk ribbon
A vine
Her hair
Rapunzel lets down her long, golden hair from the tower window so the prince may climb it. Her hair becomes a lifeline between them. The tale is include in the Brothers Grimm collection.
In 'Hansel and Gretel', what does the wicked witch plan to do with Hansel?
Teach him magic
Make him a servant
Fatten him to eat him
Turn him into a gingerbread
In the Brothers Grimm version, the witch intends to fatten Hansel and then eat him. She imprisons him in a cage and feeds him. Gretel tricks the witch and rescues her brother.
What is the name of the princess in the traditional version of 'Sleeping Beauty' by Charles Perrault?
Aurora
Cinderella
Ariel
Belle
In Charles Perrault's 'Sleeping Beauty', the princess is named Aurora. The Brothers Grimm called her 'Briar Rose'. Both names appear in different retellings. Aurora is the name used in most modern adaptations.
What are the names of Cinderella's stepsisters in the Disney adaptation?
Anastasia and Belle
Flora and Fauna
Drizella and Anastasia
Flora and Merryweather
In Disney's 1950 film, Cinderella's stepsisters are named Drizella and Anastasia Tremaine. They are known for their jealousy and cruelty toward Cinderella. Their names are original to the Disney version.
In 'Beauty and the Beast', what enchanted object allows Belle to view events in the Beast's castle from afar?
Golden flute
Talking book
Magic mirror
Crystal ball
Belle uses a magic mirror given by the Beast to see happenings in his castle. This mirror shows her the Beast's suffering. It serves as a plot device to reveal his plight.
In 'Snow White', what does the Evil Queen ask the huntsman to bring back as proof of Snow White's death?
Her dress
Her finger
Her hair
Her heart
The Evil Queen orders the huntsman to kill Snow White and bring back her heart. He cannot bring himself to do it and substitutes a pig's heart instead. The Queen believes Snow White is dead.
In 'Rumpelstiltskin', what secret must the queen discover to save her newborn child?
Rumpelstiltskin's name
His weakness
His birthplace
His favorite food
In the Brothers Grimm tale, the queen must guess Rumpelstiltskin's name. He spins straw into gold for her and demands her firstborn if she cannot. Upon learning his name by overhearing it, she saves her child.
How many fairies bestow gifts in Charles Perrault's 'Sleeping Beauty'?
Twelve
Nine
Three
Seven
In Charles Perrault's 1697 version, seven good fairies are invited to the christening and bestow gifts on the princess. The eighth fairy arrives uninvited to announce the curse. This contrasts with Disney's three fairies.
What is the original Danish title of Hans Christian Andersen's 'Thumbelina'?
Lille Dukke
Den Lille Havfrue
Marsvinpigen
Tommelise
Hans Christian Andersen's tale 'Thumbelina' was first published in Danish as 'Tommelise' in 1835. The name refers to her thumb-sized stature. It remains popular in translations worldwide.
In Andersen's original 'The Little Mermaid', what ultimately happens to the mermaid?
Becomes a spirit of the air
Marries the prince
Dies and turns to sea foam
Returns to the sea
In the original, the Little Mermaid dissolves into sea foam but then becomes a 'daughter of the air'. As a spirit, she can earn a soul through good deeds. This bittersweet ending differs from the Disney version.
In the Brothers Grimm 'Cinderella', who helps her obtain her beautiful dress for the ball?
A flock of birds
Her godfather
A magical pumpkin
A fairy godmother
In the Grimm version, Cinderella plants a tree on her mother's grave and weeps. A white bird grows the tree's branches into dresses. A flock of birds then provides her with a gown and slippers. This contrasts with Perrault's fairy godmother.
What noble title does Puss in Boots secure for his master?
Marquis of Carabas
Count of Flanders
Duke of Normandy
Baron of Brittany
In Perrault's tale, the clever cat persuades the king that his master is the 'Marquis of Carabas'. This fabricated title raises the young man's social status. The story highlights cunning and loyalty.
What profession does Beauty's father have at the start of 'Beauty and the Beast'?
Blacksmith
Merchant
Carpenter
Farmer
In Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve's original, Beauty's father is a merchant who falls on hard times. He stumbles upon the Beast's castle during a journey. His profession sets the tale's events in motion.
In Charles Perrault's 'Bluebeard', what item does Bluebeard forbid his wife to use?
A gold locket
A silver dagger
A secret map
A small key
Bluebeard gives his wife keys to every room but forbids her from using a particular small key. She disobeys and discovers hidden murder rooms. The key's bloodstain betrays her curiosity.
In some versions of 'Jack and the Beanstalk', what is the giant's name?
Humbaba
Grumblegut
Blunderbore
Foulfellow
In certain early editions, the giant in 'Jack and the Beanstalk' is called Blunderbore. Later retellings often omit his name. Blunderbore patrols his realm atop the beanstalk.
In what year was the first edition of the Brothers Grimm 'Children's and Household Tales' published?
1812
1837
1798
1857
The first edition of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm's 'Kinder- und Hausmärchen' was published in 1812. It included 86 tales and marked the beginning of their famous collection. Subsequent editions added more stories.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Recognize Classic Characters -

    Learn to identify iconic figures from well-known fairy tales to boost your fairy tale trivia prowess.

  2. Recall Story Plot Twists -

    Understand and remember key plot turns in traditional fairy tales to excel in our fairytale trivia quiz.

  3. Analyze Common Motifs -

    Examine recurring themes and magical elements found across various fairy tale trivia challenges.

  4. Apply Quiz Strategies -

    Use effective techniques to tackle tricky fairy tale trivia questions and answers with confidence.

  5. Evaluate Your Knowledge -

    Assess your storybook smarts by tracking your score in this free fairy tale quiz.

  6. Explore Tale Origins -

    Gain insight into the origins and evolution of beloved stories through engaging trivia prompts.

Cheat Sheet

  1. ATU Classification System -

    The Aarne - Thompson - Uther (ATU) index categorizes over 2,500 tale types (e.g., ATU 333 for "Little Red Riding Hood"), providing a reliable framework for fairy tale trivia. Memorize the code "3-3-3" as a quick mnemonic to recall the Red Riding Hood tale type during your quiz.

  2. Propp's Narrative Functions -

    Vladimir Propp identified 31 narrative functions (such as "absentation" and "struggle") that appear in Russian folktales, offering a systematic way to dissect plot structure for fairytale trivia questions and answers. Use the phrase "Always Bring Sweet Donuts In Nice Pink Jelly" to remember the first eight functions in order.

  3. Cultural Variants of Key Tales -

    Cinderella alone appears in over 500 variants worldwide - from Basile's Italian "La Gatta Cenerentola" to China's "Ye Xian" - making comparative knowledge invaluable for a fairy tale quiz. Referencing the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage listings can help you distinguish unique regional twists.

  4. Symbolism & Moral Themes -

    Scholars note that symbols like the forest (transition) and spinning wheel (fate) recur across tales; understanding these motifs boosts your ability to answer deeper fairy tale trivia. The "white = purity, red = danger" color mnemonic can aid swift recall of classic story symbolism.

  5. Impact of Modern Adaptations -

    Disney, Netflix and literary retellings often streamline darker elements - Snow White's comb-forgotten attempt is a common trick question in fairy tale trivia quizzes. Awareness of the "Misinformation Effect" (from cognitive psychology) helps you distinguish original motifs from popularized versions.

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