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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. Where does Lemel put his last gift from Yenta?

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

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

4. Where was David's father?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The characters in these stories have their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and discuss their main motivation and how this goal affected the characters around them.

Essay Topic 2

Many different characters in this book are persuaded to do things they would not have done of their own accord? What are some of these instances, and how does persuasion affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Sacrifice is a prevalent theme in many of these stories. Which characters are most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

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