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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. How did David find his way home?
(a) The wind vane.
(b) His compass.
(c) The Hanukkah candle.
(d) The North Star.

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

3. What surprises Lemel about the Elders after he has a baby?
(a) They wear mourning clothes to the baby's birth.
(b) They cannot discern the sex of his child.
(c) They show their foolish nature.
(d) They do not remember his name.

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

5. What does Grandmother's tale end with?
(a) A scripture.
(b) A declaration.
(c) An old saying.
(d) A rhyme.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does David's father do when he is brought home?

2. What does Shmelkicha do when she sees why her daughters won't get out of bed?

3. What gift does Yenta give Lemel?

4. How does the strange man from "Grandmother's Tale" feel as he entertained the children?

5. How does the strange man in "Grandmother's Tale" say he got lost?

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