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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Lemel put his last gift from Yenta?
(a) A cage.
(b) A pile of hay.
(c) In the dirt.
(d) A pond.

2. What does the baby do while Shlemiel sleeps?
(a) Sleeps.
(b) Cries.
(c) Crawls.
(d) Pulls down the curtains.

3. Where does Lemel put his first gift from Yenta?
(a) In his purse.
(b) Under his bed.
(c) In the hay.
(d) In his pocket.

4. How does the rooster get out of the house?
(a) It digs a hole.
(b) It flies out the window.
(c) It scratches open the door.
(d) It sneaks out when Shlemiel opens the door.

5. Why does Yenta agree to sign the marriage contract?
(a) Lemel will no longer be a stranger if they are betrothed.
(b) She is reminded of the single bed in her parent's house.
(c) She is told of Lemel's hidden wealth.
(d) Lemel promises to grow a few inches before the wedding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who convinces Yenta to sign the marriage contract?

2. Why is Lemel unable to sign the marriage contract at first?

3. How many daughters does Shmelka have?

4. Why does Yenta not want to marry Lemel?

5. How does Shlemiel get the baby back to sleep after he is hurt?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Shlemiel dream about while his wife is at the market?

2. What happens as David returns to his house?

3. What does David demand of the devil when his tail is caught in the door?

4. What lie does Mrs. Shlemiel tell her husband, and how does she justify herself?

5. What helps David get back to his house?

6. Why do Shmelka's daughters refuse to get out of bed one day?

7. What three things does Mrs. Shlemiel ask of her husband before she leaves for the market?

8. What do the Elders say when they hear about what happened at Shlemiel's house?

9. What does David do before releasing the devil's tail from his door?

10. What does David decide to do when both of her parents are missing?

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