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

2. What does Shmelkicha do when she sees why her daughters won't get out of bed?
(a) Call for the Elders of Chelm.
(b) Covers them with a blanket.
(c) Cuts their hair.
(d) Calls for her husband.

3. What does David tell the devil to do when he is caught in the door?
(a) Warm his house.
(b) Tell him where his father is.
(c) Return his parents.
(d) Stop the storm.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the devil walking in the snow?

2. What part of the devil gets caught in the door?

3. What does David do when the devil tries to get into his house?

4. Who does the devil send to do what David asked of him?

5. What kind of creature is the devil's wife?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens as David returns to his house?

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

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

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

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

8. What helps David get back to his house?

9. How does the story "The Devil's Trick" begin?

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

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