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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 lantern.
(b) The Hanukkah candle.
(c) The fireplace.
(d) The lamps.

2. What does David do when the devil tries to get into his house?
(a) Says a prayer.
(b) Slams his door.
(c) Reads from the Bible.
(d) Sings a hymn.

3. Why do Shmelka's daughters refuse to get out of bed one morning?
(a) Their hair is all mixed up.
(b) They do not see the sun.
(c) They are too tired.
(d) Their feet are tangled.

4. What is the first gift Shlemel gives Lemel?
(a) A penknife.
(b) A jar of chicken fat.
(c) A Bible.
(d) A silver gulden.

5. Who does the devil send to do what David asked of him?
(a) His brother.
(b) David.
(c) His servant.
(d) His wife.

6. What do Shlemiel and his wife eat in his dream?
(a) Cinnamon rolls.
(b) Pancakes.
(c) Roast beef.
(d) Pumpkin pie.

7. Who brings Mrs. Shlemiel another Hanukkah treat?
(a) Her mother.
(b) The Elders.
(c) The rabbi.
(d) Her neighbors.

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

9. Who convinces Yenta to sign the marriage contract?
(a) Shlemel.
(b) Lemel.
(c) The Elders.
(d) Her sister.

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

11. Why does Shlemiel cry when his wife finds out he ate the Hanukkah treat?
(a) He made her mad.
(b) He really wanted to die.
(c) He is sorry he hurt her.
(d) He is happy to be alive.

12. What does David use to hurt the devil before releasing him?
(a) A wooden spear.
(b) The Hanukkah candle.
(c) A crucifix.
(d) A penknife.

13. What does David do before releasing the devil?
(a) Brands his hide.
(b) Cure his hoof.
(c) Files down his claw.
(d) Burns his tail.

14. How long after their wedding does Yenta have a baby?
(a) Four years.
(b) Three years.
(c) One year.
(d) Two years.

15. What gift does Yenta give Lemel?
(a) Fresh eggs.
(b) Some butter.
(c) A jar of jam.
(d) A bag of fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does David tell the devil to do when he is caught in the door?

2. What night of Hanukkah does this story start out on?

3. How does the rooster get out of the house?

4. What does Shlemiel drink after eating the Hanukkah treat?

5. What does Shlemiel think woke him up?

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