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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 not want to marry Lemel?
(a) He is shorter than she is.
(b) He calls her the wrong name.
(c) He is a stranger.
(d) He is poor.

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

3. Who reported the missing moon?
(a) A small child.
(b) A father of ten.
(c) The owner of the barrel.
(d) The Elders.

4. Where does the Silly Bridegroom live?
(a) Chelm Proper.
(b) Northwest Chelm.
(c) West Chelm.
(d) East Chelm.

5. How many daughters does Shmelka have?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Chelm need money for?

2. What does Yenta's signature look like?

3. Where does Lemel put his second gift from Shlemel?

4. What does Atzel notice about the food in paradise?

5. Where does Lemel put his first gift from Yenta?

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