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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The First Shlemiel.

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) She is told of Lemel's hidden wealth.
(c) She is reminded of the single bed in her parent's house.
(d) Lemel promises to grow a few inches before the wedding.

2. How does the strange man in "Grandmother's Tale" entertain the children in the house?
(a) He drew a picture for them.
(b) He told them stories.
(c) He played jacks with them.
(d) He played dreidel with them.

3. What do the doctors pronounce Atzel to be when he wants to go to paradise?
(a) Dead.
(b) Insane.
(c) Starved.
(d) Alive.

4. What do the Elders decide after hearing about Shlemiel's actions?
(a) Husbands should stay with their wives.
(b) Husbands should not be lazy.
(c) Wives should not lie.
(d) Babies should stay with their mothers.

5. What does Tudras want to buy with the money from the snow?
(a) Another harvest of snow.
(b) Some chests to hold the snow.
(c) A season's worth of seed.
(d) A goose with golden eggs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shlemiel drink after eating the Hanukkah treat?

2. Why do the leaders in Chelm not want the people to do one of the things they highly enjoy?

3. What stops the children in Grandmother's tale from playing their game?

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

5. Why did someone in Chelm think the moon fell in a barrel?

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