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

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

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

4. How many children does Shlemiel have?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

5. What does Mrs. Shlemiel make for Hanukkah?
(a) Caramel scones.
(b) Sweet bread.
(c) Chocolate muffins.
(d) A jar of jam.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does David do before releasing the devil?

3. Why did David's father go to the village?

4. Why does Yenta not want to marry Lemel?

5. How does Lemel kill the duck Yenta gave him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do the Elders tell Shmelkicha to do about her daughters' mixed up feet?

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

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

5. What three things does Mrs. Shlemiel ask of her husband before she leaves for the market?

6. What happens as David returns to his house?

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

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

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

10. How does a jar of chicken fat rip and stain Lemel's coat?

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