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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Devil's Trick.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gift does Yenta give Lemel?
(a) Some butter.
(b) A jar of jam.
(c) A bag of fish.
(d) Fresh eggs.

2. How does the strange man in "Grandmother's Tale" say he got lost?
(a) He took the wrong fork in the road.
(b) He followed a large deer off his trail.
(c) He lost his map.
(d) He lost his way in the storm.

3. 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) Lemel promises to grow a few inches before the wedding.
(d) She is told of Lemel's hidden wealth.

4. How long has the snowstorm by David's house lasted?
(a) 12 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 9 days.
(d) 6 days.

5. Where does Lemel put his second gift from Shlemel?
(a) In a purse.
(b) Under his bed.
(c) In the hay.
(d) In his coat pocket.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the strange man in Grandmother's tale ask to stay at the house?

2. Why did David's father go to the village?

3. What does strange man do when the children realize who he is?

4. What night of Hanukkah does this story start out on?

5. What symbol keeps appearing for the children as they are entertained by the strange man in "Grandmother's Tale"?

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