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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many daughters does Shmelka have?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

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

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

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

6. Why does Yenta agree to sign the marriage contract?
(a) She is told of Lemel's hidden wealth.
(b) Lemel promises to grow a few inches before the wedding.
(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.

7. Where is the devil walking in the snow?
(a) The countryside.
(b) The city street.
(c) The forest.
(d) The riverbank.

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

9. What does Shlemiel dream he is when he falls asleep after eating the Hanukkah treat?
(a) A prince.
(b) A king.
(c) A rich man.
(d) A jester.

10. Who is walking in the snow with the devil?
(a) His brother.
(b) His mistress.
(c) His father.
(d) His wife.

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

12. Why did David's father go to the village?
(a) To go to church.
(b) To get some supplies.
(c) To sell some firewood.
(d) To visit his mother.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the things Mrs. Shlemiel tells her husband to do while she is gone?

2. Why does Shlemiel cry when his wife finds out he ate the Hanukkah treat?

3. What do the Elders decide after hearing about Shlemiel's actions?

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

5. What does David use to hurt the devil before releasing him?

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