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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where does Lemel put his first gift from Yenta?
(a) Under his bed.
(b) In his purse.
(c) In his pocket.
(d) In the hay.

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

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

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

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

8. What is the last gift Yenta gives Lemel?
(a) A butter churn.
(b) A goldfish.
(c) A bag of flour.
(d) A stalk of wheat.

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

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

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

12. What wakes up Shlemiel after he eats the Hanukkah treat?
(a) A bell.
(b) His wife yelling.
(c) A knock on the door.
(d) The baby crying.

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

14. Why does Yenta agree to sign the marriage contract?
(a) She is told of Lemel's hidden wealth.
(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) Lemel will no longer be a stranger if they are betrothed.

15. How long has the snowstorm by David's house lasted?
(a) 12 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 6 days.
(d) 9 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Yenta's signature look like?

2. How many daughters does Shmelka have?

3. What do the Elders say caused the misfortune with all the gifts to Lemel?

4. What does Mrs. Shlemiel do when she hears her husband ate the Hanukkah treat?

5. Who convinces Yenta to sign the marriage contract?

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