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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 is the last gift Yenta gives Lemel?
(a) A goldfish.
(b) A stalk of wheat.
(c) A bag of flour.
(d) A butter churn.

2. How long ago did David's father go to the village?
(a) 12 days ago.
(b) 9 days ago.
(c) 3 days ago.
(d) 6 days ago.

3. What does David do when the devil tries to get into his house?
(a) Sings a hymn.
(b) Reads from the Bible.
(c) Says a prayer.
(d) Slams his door.

4. Why does Yenta not want to marry Lemel?
(a) He is a stranger.
(b) He calls her the wrong name.
(c) He is poor.
(d) He is shorter than she is.

5. What wakes Shlemiel from his nap?
(a) A large crash.
(b) The rooster.
(c) A bell.
(d) The crying baby.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Lemel's signature look like?

4. Who brings Mrs. Shlemiel another Hanukkah treat?

5. What do the Elders say caused the misfortune with all the gifts to Lemel?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What happens as David returns to his house?

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

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

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

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

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

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