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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did David light before leaving the house to look for his father?
(a) The fireplace.
(b) The lamps.
(c) The Hanukkah candle.
(d) The lantern.

2. How much of the Hanukkah treat does Shlemiel eat?
(a) All of it.
(b) Half of it.
(c) A few bites.
(d) A quarter of it.

3. Who is walking in the snow with the devil?
(a) His father.
(b) His wife.
(c) His brother.
(d) His mistress.

4. How does David think his father got lost?
(a) He took the wrong road.
(b) He could not see the signs.
(c) The snow obscured his vision.
(d) He followed the wrong wagon.

5. What is Lemel's occupation?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Coachman.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Ferrier.

6. What is Shmelkicha told to do about her daughters in bed?
(a) Hit them with a stick.
(b) Feed them some broth.
(c) Cut their hair.
(d) Tickle their feet.

7. Which of the following is NOT one of the things Mrs. Shlemiel tells her husband to do while she is gone?
(a) Fold the laundry.
(b) Don't eat the poison.
(c) Watch the baby.
(d) Keep the rooster in the house.

8. What kind of house does David live in?
(a) A hut.
(b) A cottage.
(c) A cabin.
(d) A mansion.

9. What does the baby do while Shlemiel sleeps?
(a) Cries.
(b) Sleeps.
(c) Crawls.
(d) Pulls down the curtains.

10. How many children does Shlemiel have?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

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

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

13. Why is Lemel unable to sign the marriage contract at first?
(a) He cannot write.
(b) He has no pen.
(c) He does not love Yenta.
(d) He cannot read.

14. What part of the devil gets caught in the door?
(a) His hoof.
(b) His horn.
(c) His claw.
(d) His tail.

15. What do the Elders say caused the misfortune with all the gifts to Lemel?
(a) His bad luck.
(b) The travels on the road.
(c) Poor instructions.
(d) His eagerness to wed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many daughters does Shmelka have?

2. What kind of creature is the devil's wife?

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

4. What does Lemel's signature look like?

5. What does Shlemiel dream about while his wife is gone?

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