Hans Christian Andersen

Test your knowledge of Hans Christian Andersen.

Points available: 10

1:

Who played the lead in the 1952 musical fantasy about Hans Christian Andersen's life?

  • A) Danny Kaye
  • B) Gene Kelly
  • C) Donald O'Connor
  • D) Bing Crosby
2:

What peculiarity did Andersen have concerning his meals?

  • A) He only ate one meal a day.
  • B) He had his meals at night instead of during the day.
  • C) He had a set rotation for where he ate every night.
  • D) He always ate standing up.
3:

Including recently discovered and unpublished stories, how many tales did Andersen write?

  • A) 77
  • B) 116
  • C) 187
  • D) 212
4:

At what age did Andersen begin attending grammar school?

  • A) 8
  • B) 13
  • C) 17
  • D) 21
5:

What was Andersen's father's occupation?

  • A) Shoemaker
  • B) Tailor
  • C) Barber
  • D) Street-sweeper
6:

What career did Andersen originally attempt to pursue?

  • A) Doctor
  • B) Lawyer
  • C) Actor
  • D) Politician
7:

Which of these composers did Andersen become friends with during his travels?

  • A) Chopin
  • B) Mendelssohn
  • C) Strauss
  • D) Brahms
8:

Which of these Andersen fairy tales is airing this year as a television series in Japan?

  • A) Thumbelina
  • B) The Little Mermaid
  • C) The Snow Queen
  • D) The Little Match Girl
9:

Which fairy tale is believed to have been written for singer Jenny Lind?

  • A) The Ugly Duckling
  • B) The Little Mermaid
  • C) The Steadfast Tin Soldier
  • D) The Nightingale
10:

Approximately how many languages have Andersen's works been translated into?

  • A) 50
  • B) 100
  • C) 150
  • D) 200