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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. What does David wrap his sister in to keep her warm?

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

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

4. What is Shmelkicha told to do about her daughters in bed?

5. What does Shlemiel drink after eating the Hanukkah treat?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens as David returns to his house?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foolishness is a common folly highlighted in this collection of stories. What are some of the main examples of this, and what message is being sent by this blatant foolishness?

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the key examples of gratitude in this book, and how do these instances affect that characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 3

The Chelm Elders present a very interesting and unique philosophy on life. What is this philosophy, and how does this different idealism affect the people around them?

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