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

2. What kind of creature is the devil's wife?
(a) A goblin.
(b) A siren.
(c) A demon.
(d) A witch.

3. What does David wrap his sister in to keep her warm?
(a) Shirts.
(b) Old scarves.
(c) Blankets.
(d) A coat.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Shlemiel and his wife eat in his dream?

3. What does the devil do when he is released?

4. Where does Lemel put his second gift from Shlemel?

5. What wakes Shlemiel from his nap?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does David feel while he is out in the storm?

2. How does the rooster get out of the house?

3. What is the first gift given to Lemel by Yenta, and what does he do with it?

4. What does Shlemiel dream about while his wife is at the market?

5. What does Mrs. Shlemiel sell in the marketplace, and why?

6. What happens as David returns to his house?

7. How long has David's father been missing, and why did he leave in the first place?

8. What does David do before releasing the devil's tail from his door?

9. What helps David get back to his house?

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

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