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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. Why does Yenta agree to sign the marriage contract?
(a) Lemel will no longer be a stranger if they are betrothed.
(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) She is told of Lemel's hidden wealth.

2. Why is Lemel unable to sign the marriage contract at first?
(a) He cannot read.
(b) He does not love Yenta.
(c) He cannot write.
(d) He has no pen.

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

4. What do the Elders say caused the misfortune with all the gifts to Lemel?
(a) His eagerness to wed.
(b) His bad luck.
(c) Poor instructions.
(d) The travels on the road.

5. What does the strange man in "Grandmother's Tale" NOT have?
(a) A shadow.
(b) A reflection.
(c) A home.
(d) A heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Lemel about the Elders after he has a baby?

2. What does Grandmother's tale end with?

3. What does Yenta's signature look like?

4. What does David threaten to do if the devil does not do what David asks?

5. What do the Elders tell Yenta to do to avoid more misfortunes with gifts to Lemel?

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