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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the older man hang from the walls in the room that is made to look like paradise?
(a) Flowers.
(b) White sheets.
(c) Scarves.
(d) Strings of beads.

2. How does Atzel feel during his funeral?
(a) Offended.
(b) Tired.
(c) Happy.
(d) Content.

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

4. Where does Lemel put his first gift from Yenta?
(a) In his purse.
(b) In the hay.
(c) In his pocket.
(d) Under his bed.

5. What does Mrs. Shlemiel do to keep Shlemiel from eating the Hanukkah treat?
(a) Tells him it is for Hanukkah.
(b) Tells him it is vegetable paste.
(c) Says it is poison.
(d) Hides it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long after their wedding does Yenta have a baby?

2. How many daughters does the father in "Grandmother's Tale" have?

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

4. What is Lekisch's title?

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

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