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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprises Lemel about the Elders after he has a baby?
(a) They wear mourning clothes to the baby's birth.
(b) They cannot discern the sex of his child.
(c) They show their foolish nature.
(d) They do not remember his name.

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

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

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

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

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

7. How long ago did David's father go to the village?
(a) 6 days ago.
(b) 3 days ago.
(c) 9 days ago.
(d) 12 days ago.

8. How is the baby injured after the rooster gets out of the house?
(a) He breaks a toe.
(b) He cuts his hand.
(c) He scratches his face.
(d) He bumps his head.

9. What does the devil do when he is released?
(a) Thanks David.
(b) Screams and yells.
(c) Runs away.
(d) Laughs.

10. What is Shmelkicha told to do about her daughters in bed?
(a) Hit them with a stick.
(b) Cut their hair.
(c) Tickle their feet.
(d) Feed them some broth.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Yenta give Lemel?

2. What does David do when the devil tries to get into his house?

3. How long after their wedding does Yenta have a baby?

4. What does Shlemiel say he would rather do than hear his wife's scolding?

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

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