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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What night of Hanukkah does this story start out on?

3. What does Lemel's signature look like?

4. What is the name of the illustrator of the picture of the devil?

5. What wakes up Shlemiel after he eats the Hanukkah treat?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What happens as David returns to his house?

8. What surprising questions does an Elder ask after Lemel and Yenta have a baby?

9. Why do Shmelka's daughters refuse to get out of bed one day?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

These stories place in different settings. Describe some of these settings and how they affect the course of the plots. Why might Singer have chosen these particular places for the stories to take place?

Essay Topic 2

Interesting advice is given and received in these stories. What are some examples of this advice, and what are the consequences of it?

Essay Topic 3

Diversity is a major theme in this book as many different lifestyles and ranks in society are involved. How is this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author felt it is so important?

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