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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. Why does Yenta agree to sign the marriage contract?

2. What does Shmelkicha do when she sees why her daughters won't get out of bed?

3. Why is Lemel unable to sign the marriage contract at first?

4. What does Mrs. Shlemiel sell in the market?

5. What does David do when the devil tries to get into his house?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Lemel lose the silver gulden given to him by Shmelka?

3. What does David do before releasing the devil's tail from his door?

4. How does the story "The Devil's Trick" begin?

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

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

7. What lie does Mrs. Shlemiel tell her husband, and how does she justify herself?

8. How long has David's father been missing, and why did he leave in the first place?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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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