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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) Poor instructions.
(b) His eagerness to wed.
(c) The travels on the road.
(d) His bad luck.

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

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

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

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

6. How does Shlemiel get the baby back to sleep after he is hurt?
(a) Sings to him.
(b) Makes him a bottle.
(c) Lets him watch the clouds.
(d) Rocks him gently.

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

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

9. Where does the Silly Bridegroom live?
(a) Northwest Chelm.
(b) West Chelm.
(c) Chelm Proper.
(d) East Chelm.

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

11. 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.

12. What does David threaten to do if the devil does not do what David asks?
(a) Sprinkle holy water on his hoof.
(b) Cut the devil's tail off.
(c) Say another prayer.
(d) Call the priest.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first gift Shlemel gives Lemel?

2. What does the devil do when he is released?

3. Why does Yenta not want to marry Lemel?

4. What is the last gift Yenta gives Lemel?

5. What do Shlemiel and his wife eat in his dream?

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