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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shlemiel say he would rather do than hear his wife's scolding?
(a) Die.
(b) Leave.
(c) Cry.
(d) Sleep.

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

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

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

5. Why does Shlemiel decide to eat the Hanukkah treat?
(a) He plans to eat only a little bit.
(b) He finds the hiding spot.
(c) He wants to commit suicide.
(d) He thinks he can make some more.

6. What does Mrs. Shlemiel do to keep Shlemiel from eating the Hanukkah treat?
(a) Tells him it is for Hanukkah.
(b) Hides it.
(c) Tells him it is vegetable paste.
(d) Says it is poison.

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

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

9. What does Shlemiel mean?
(a) Suicidal.
(b) Lazy.
(c) Husband.
(d) Fool.

10. Where was David's father?
(a) In the church.
(b) On a boat.
(c) Captured by the devil.
(d) In a cave.

11. What wakes Shlemiel from his nap?
(a) The rooster.
(b) A large crash.
(c) A bell.
(d) The crying baby.

12. 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.

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

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

15. What does David tell the devil to do when he is caught in the door?
(a) Warm his house.
(b) Tell him where his father is.
(c) Stop the storm.
(d) Return his parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has the snowstorm by David's house lasted?

2. Why is Lemel unable to sign the marriage contract at first?

3. What does David do before releasing the devil?

4. Why do Shmelka's daughters refuse to get out of bed one morning?

5. Who convinces Yenta to sign the marriage contract?

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