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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's father do when he is brought home?

2. Who was the first person to go looking for David's father?

3. Who convinces Yenta to sign the marriage contract?

4. What does David do before releasing the devil?

5. What do the Elders tell Yenta to do to avoid more misfortunes with gifts to Lemel?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What happens as David returns to his house?

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

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

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

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

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

Hannukuh and Judaism are central to the plots of every story. How does this religious center affect the plot of the stories and the messages presented in them?

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