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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the strange man in "Grandmother's Tale" say he got lost?
(a) He took the wrong fork in the road.
(b) He lost his way in the storm.
(c) He lost his map.
(d) He followed a large deer off his trail.

2. What does Grandmother's tale end with?
(a) A declaration.
(b) A rhyme.
(c) An old saying.
(d) A scripture.

3. What stops the children in Grandmother's tale from playing their game?
(a) A knock on the door.
(b) A thunderclap.
(c) A crash from the kitchen.
(d) A roar outside.

4. Why does the orphan girl come to live with Atzel?
(a) She is hired as a housekeeper.
(b) She is his cousin.
(c) Her parents died.
(d) She is traveling through town.

5. What do the people in Chelm like to do?
(a) Sing songs.
(b) Hold dances.
(c) Take walks.
(d) Paint.

6. How many men are called to carry the messenger?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

7. What does the strange man in "Grandmother's Tale" lose as he entertains the children?
(a) Coins.
(b) Feathers.
(c) Respect.
(d) Candy.

8. What does the strange man in "Grandmother's Tale" NOT have?
(a) A shadow.
(b) A home.
(c) A heart.
(d) A reflection.

9. How were the leaders of Chelm chosen?
(a) They are the most educated.
(b) They are the most spiritual.
(c) They are the greatest fools.
(d) They are the least foolish.

10. How many men formed the leaders of Chelm?
(a) Ten.
(b) Nine.
(c) Seven.
(d) Eight.

11. According to the doctor, how long will it take to cure Atzel?
(a) 8 days.
(b) 4 days.
(c) 16 days.
(d) 12 days.

12. At what time do the children realize who the strange man in their house was?
(a) Sunset.
(b) Midnight.
(c) 13:00.
(d) 12:30 am.

13. What color are Atzel's eyes?
(a) Blue.
(b) Green.
(c) Brown.
(d) Black.

14. What is the first thing Atzel asks for when he wakes up in the paradise room?
(a) A book.
(b) Drink.
(c) Food.
(d) A fire.

15. What is the name of the older man in the first story?
(a) Kellen.
(b) Kevin.
(c) Kaden.
(d) Kadish.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the strange man from "Grandmother's Tale" feel as he entertained the children?

2. What color is the orphan girl's hair?

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

4. What is there NOT included in the room made to look like paradise?

5. What is Shmerel's title?

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