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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the narrator of the story?
(a) Gimpel.
(b) The rabbi.
(c) The Spirit of Evil.
(d) Elka.

2. Where does Gimpel sleep during the week?
(a) The synagogue.
(b) The bakery.
(c) The barn.
(d) The pub.

3. How does Elka look when Gimpel visits her home?
(a) She is dressed in red silk and preparing tea.
(b) She is barefoot, wearing a worn plush gown with her hair in braids.
(c) She is still in her flannel pajamas with her hair all messy.
(d) She is naked.

4. After wanting to go home mid-week, who does Gimpel go to for advice?
(a) The baby.
(b) The baker.
(c) The Rabbi.
(d) The farmer.

5. What does Gimpel say his foolishness consists of?
(a) He is easy to take in.
(b) He tells a lot of jokes.
(c) He is stupid.
(d) He doesn't like people.

6. What is evident when Gimpel visits Elka?
(a) She already knows who he is.
(b) She is surprised to see him.
(c) She doesn't like him.
(d) She secretly loves him.

7. Who calls Gimpel by his nickname?
(a) Himself.
(b) The rabbi.
(c) The townspeople.
(d) His parents.

8. The morning after talking with the Rabbi, where does Gimpel go?
(a) To see Elka.
(b) To another town.
(c) To see the Rabbi again.
(d) To see the baker.

9. What happens when the sexton announces the birth of Gimpel's child at the synagogue?
(a) There is silence.
(b) The congregation cheers.
(c) The House of Prayer rings with laughter.
(d) Gimpel is deafened with sobbing.

10. After rationalizing Elka's behavior, what does Gimpel begin to agree with Elka on?
(a) That Gimpel was hallucinating.
(b) That the sky is green.
(c) That the baby is his.
(d) That Gimpel is a fool.

11. How does Gimpel begin to feel about Elka?
(a) He hates her.
(b) He loves her.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) He is ambivalent.

12. What happens whenever Gimpel doesn't believe the pranksters?
(a) They get angry.
(b) They walk away.
(c) They admit they were pulling a prank.
(d) They try the prank on someone else.

13. Because of Gimpel's thieving, what happens to Elka?
(a) She becomes the mother of the best-dressed baby in the land.
(b) She becomes over-accessorized.
(c) She becomes rich.
(d) She becomes fat and handsome.

14. What does Gimpel do while Elka is in childbirth?
(a) Waits outside the birthing quarters and prays.
(b) Holds Elka's hand while she screams.
(c) Visits the House of Prayer and repeats psalms.
(d) Visits the Rabbi.

15. How does Gimpel begin to forget his sorrow?
(a) He sleeps more.
(b) He works extra long hours.
(c) He loves the little girl.
(d) He loves the little boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a joke, what do the townspeople tell Gimpel has happened to his parents?

2. When Gimpel hints that Elka has fooled him, how does Elka respond?

3. What does Elka tell Gimpel has happened on their wedding night?

4. Although he is furious, why doesn't Gimpel awaken Elka in a rage?

5. What does Elka do ten times a day?

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