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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. What does Mrs. Shlemiel do when she hears her husband ate the Hanukkah treat?
(a) Cries.
(b) Throws something at her husband.
(c) Screams.
(d) Faints.

3. What does Shlemiel think woke him up?
(a) A large crash.
(b) The rooster.
(c) The crying baby.
(d) A bell.

4. Why does Yenta agree to sign the marriage contract?
(a) Lemel promises to grow a few inches before the wedding.
(b) She is told of Lemel's hidden wealth.
(c) She is reminded of the single bed in her parent's house.
(d) Lemel will no longer be a stranger if they are betrothed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lekisch's title?

2. How many daughters does Shmelka have?

3. What night did it snow in Chelm?

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

5. Why does the orphan girl come to live with Atzel?

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