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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Shmelkicha told to avoid the same problem with her girls in the bed?
(a) Get them separate beds.
(b) Make them tie their hair up.
(c) Marry them off.
(d) Make them wear shoes.

2. What does David wrap his sister in to keep her warm?
(a) Blankets.
(b) A coat.
(c) Old scarves.
(d) Shirts.

3. What does Lemel's signature look like?
(a) Three crosses.
(b) Three circles.
(c) Three hearts.
(d) Three dashes.

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

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

6. What does Mrs. Shlemiel sell in the market?
(a) Butter.
(b) Vegetables.
(c) Grains.
(d) Eggs.

7. What does Shlemiel dream he is when he falls asleep after eating the Hanukkah treat?
(a) A rich man.
(b) A prince.
(c) A jester.
(d) A king.

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

9. Where does Lemel put his last gift from Yenta?
(a) A pond.
(b) A pile of hay.
(c) A cage.
(d) In the dirt.

10. What does Mrs. Shlemiel make for Hanukkah?
(a) Chocolate muffins.
(b) Caramel scones.
(c) Sweet bread.
(d) A jar of jam.

11. How does the rooster get out of the house?
(a) It scratches open the door.
(b) It sneaks out when Shlemiel opens the door.
(c) It flies out the window.
(d) It digs a hole.

12. What does Shmelkicha do when she sees why her daughters won't get out of bed?
(a) Calls for her husband.
(b) Covers them with a blanket.
(c) Cuts their hair.
(d) Call for the Elders of Chelm.

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

14. What night of Hanukkah does this story start out on?
(a) The Third.
(b) The Second.
(c) The Fourth.
(d) The First.

15. What is the name of the illustrator of the picture of the devil?
(a) Markus Sardrink.
(b) Matthew Sardank.
(c) Maurice Sendak.
(d) Matthias Sardek.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much of the Hanukkah treat does Shlemiel eat?

2. What does David's father do when he is brought home?

3. How long ago did David's father go to the village?

4. What gift does Yenta give Lemel?

5. Where does Lemel put his first gift from Yenta?

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