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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The First Shlemiel.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time do the children realize who the strange man in their house was?
(a) 12:30 am.
(b) Sunset.
(c) Midnight.
(d) 13:00.

2. What does Shmelkicha do when she sees why her daughters won't get out of bed?
(a) Calls for her husband.
(b) Covers them with a blanket.
(c) Cuts their hair.
(d) Call for the Elders of Chelm.

3. What is Shmerel's title?
(a) Ox.
(b) Foolish.
(c) Mistaken.
(d) Silly.

4. What does Lemel's signature look like?
(a) Three circles.
(b) Three dashes.
(c) Three hearts.
(d) Three crosses.

5. What is the coat made of that belonged to the strange man in Grandmother's tale?
(a) Leather.
(b) Wolf fur.
(c) Fox fur.
(d) Bear hide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Chelm need money for?

2. What is the name of the orphan girl?

3. What do Shlemiel and his wife eat in his dream?

4. What does Shlemiel think woke him up?

5. Where does Lemel put his last gift from Yenta?

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