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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Devil's Trick.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Yenta agree to sign the marriage contract?
(a) Lemel promises to grow a few inches before the wedding.
(b) She is told of Lemel's hidden wealth.
(c) Lemel will no longer be a stranger if they are betrothed.
(d) She is reminded of the single bed in her parent's house.

2. How many daughters does Shmelka have?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

3. What symbol keeps appearing for the children as they are entertained by the strange man in "Grandmother's Tale"?
(a) Gimel.
(b) Druin.
(c) Farkel.
(d) Nun.

4. What animals appear as the strange man spins around in the house?
(a) Mice.
(b) Gerbils.
(c) Squirrels.
(d) Rats.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does strange man do when the children realize who he is?

2. Where does Lemel put his first gift from Yenta?

3. What is the last gift Yenta gives Lemel?

4. What does David threaten to do if the devil does not do what David asks?

5. What does David use to hurt the devil before releasing him?

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