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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do the Elders tell Yenta to do to avoid more misfortunes with gifts to Lemel?
(a) Travel with him.
(b) Write out instructions for him.
(c) End their engagement.
(d) Marry him quickly.

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

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

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

6. What does David's father do when he is brought home?
(a) Runs inside.
(b) Apologizes to David.
(c) Slaps the devil.
(d) Kisses his wife.

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. What does Shlemiel drink after eating the Hanukkah treat?
(a) Apple cider.
(b) Water.
(c) Beer.
(d) Wine.

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

15. What does Shlemiel dream about while his wife is gone?
(a) Having another child.
(b) Being rich.
(c) Marrying another woman.
(d) Dying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of house does David live in?

2. What did David light before leaving the house to look for his father?

3. How does David think his father got lost?

4. What does Lemel's signature look like?

5. What wakes Shlemiel from his nap?

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