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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What do the Elders decide after hearing about Shlemiel's actions?
(a) Husbands should stay with their wives.
(b) Babies should stay with their mothers.
(c) Wives should not lie.
(d) Husbands should not be lazy.

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

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

6. 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.

7. What does Mrs. Shlemiel do when she hears her husband ate the Hanukkah treat?
(a) Throws something at her husband.
(b) Faints.
(c) Screams.
(d) Cries.

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

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

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

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

12. How long after their wedding does Yenta have a baby?
(a) Three years.
(b) Four years.
(c) One year.
(d) Two years.

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

14. What does Shlemiel think woke him up?
(a) The rooster.
(b) A bell.
(c) The crying baby.
(d) A large crash.

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

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. What does David tell the devil to do when he is caught in the door?

3. Why is Lemel unable to sign the marriage contract at first?

4. Who brings Mrs. Shlemiel another Hanukkah treat?

5. What does Shmelkicha do when she sees why her daughters won't get out of bed?

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