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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 does the strange man in "Grandmother's Tale" do first when he entered the house?
(a) Slept.
(b) Smoked.
(c) Ate.
(d) Cried.

2. What does David tell the devil to do when he is caught in the door?
(a) Warm his house.
(b) Tell him where his father is.
(c) Return his parents.
(d) Stop the storm.

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

4. What part of the devil gets caught in the door?
(a) His horn.
(b) His hoof.
(c) His claw.
(d) His tail.

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. What does the children notice while they are being entertained by the strange man in "Grandmother's Tale"?

2. What is Shmelkicha told to do about her daughters in bed?

3. What does Mrs. Shlemiel make for Hanukkah?

4. What night did it snow in Chelm?

5. How many sons does the father in "Grandmother's Tale" have?

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