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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the first gift Shlemel gives Lemel?
(a) A Bible.
(b) A jar of chicken fat.
(c) A silver gulden.
(d) A penknife.

3. How does David think his father got lost?
(a) He followed the wrong wagon.
(b) The snow obscured his vision.
(c) He could not see the signs.
(d) He took the wrong road.

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

5. What gift does Yenta give Lemel?
(a) A bag of fish.
(b) Some butter.
(c) A jar of jam.
(d) Fresh eggs.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Shlemiel get the baby back to sleep after he is hurt?

2. What does Shlemiel think woke him up?

3. How much of the Hanukkah treat does Shlemiel eat?

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

5. Why does Yenta agree to sign the marriage contract?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the Elders say when they hear about what happened at Shlemiel's house?

2. What helps David get back to his house?

3. How does Lemel lose the silver gulden given to him by Shmelka?

4. What does David demand of the devil when his tail is caught in the door?

5. What happens as David returns to his house?

6. What wakes Shlemiel up while his wife is away, and what does he do?

7. What do the Elders suggest when they hear of Lemel's misfortune with all of his gifts?

8. What does David decide to do when both of her parents are missing?

9. What lie does Mrs. Shlemiel tell her husband, and how does she justify herself?

10. Why does Shlemiel not drink water from the well after eating the jam?

(see the answer keys)

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