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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Lemel's occupation?
(a) Coachman.
(b) Ferrier.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Teacher.

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

4. Which of the following is NOT one of the things Mrs. Shlemiel tells her husband to do while she is gone?
(a) Fold the laundry.
(b) Watch the baby.
(c) Don't eat the poison.
(d) Keep the rooster in the house.

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

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

7. How does Lemel kill the duck Yenta gave him?
(a) It ate the eggs.
(b) It suffocated under his bed.
(c) It was covered with a cloth.
(d) It was attacked by a dog.

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

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

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

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

12. What part of the devil gets caught in the door?
(a) His hoof.
(b) His horn.
(c) His claw.
(d) His tail.

13. How did David find his way home?
(a) His compass.
(b) The Hanukkah candle.
(c) The wind vane.
(d) The North Star.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Yenta not want to marry Lemel?

2. What is Shmelkicha told to avoid the same problem with her girls in the bed?

3. How many children does Shlemiel have?

4. What does David threaten to do if the devil does not do what David asks?

5. What does Mrs. Shlemiel make for Hanukkah?

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