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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do townspeople react to Gimpel's actions regarding the event that occurred while the couple was separated?
(a) They refreshed their spirits.
(b) They were angry.
(c) They didn't react for they they had stopped caring.
(d) They threw a party.

2. When the rabbi sends for Gimpel, after a long separation from Elka, what does the rabbi ask?
(a) If Gimpel has been praying enough.
(b) If Gimpel is ready to marry someone else.
(c) If Gimpel is ready to divorce Elka.
(d) If Gimpel is sure he was wrong about his wife.

3. After leaving Frampol, where does Gimpel go when he dreams?
(a) Frampol.
(b) Heaven.
(c) Into the sky.
(d) Hell.

4. At the end of Elka's life, what does Gimpel spend a fortune on?
(a) Toys for his children.
(b) Healers and doctors for Elka.
(c) Food.
(d) Expensive clothing and housewares.

5. After taking steps toward revenge, what does the second dream person tell Gimpel?
(a) He is evil.
(b) He was always loved.
(c) He is stupid.
(d) He is a fool.

6. How many children did Elka bear Gimpel?
(a) Six.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Sixteen.

7. Who translated "Gimpel the Fool"?
(a) F. Scott Fitzgerald.
(b) Saul Bellow.
(c) Isaac Bashevis Singer.
(d) Maya Angelou.

8. While on her deathbed, what does Elka ask Gimpel to do?
(a) Make sure she is cremated.
(b) Take care of his children.
(c) Check on the goat one last time.
(d) Forgive her.

9. What does the person in Gimpel's dream say about God?
(a) There is no God.
(b) God is weak.
(c) They are enemies.
(d) They are friends.

10. Does GImpel let himself be persuaded to do what his dream suggests?
(a) No.
(b) He can't remember.
(c) Maybe.
(d) Yes.

11. In order to right his wrongfully attempted vengeance, what does Gimpel do?
(a) Bury the tainted bread.
(b) Clean the sidewalk.
(c) Return the food he has stolen.
(d) Pray.

12. What does the rabbi tell Gimpel he can do regarding his marriage?
(a) Go to the synagogue.
(b) Go ahead with the divorce.
(c) Go back to the bakery.
(d) Go home.

13. What does the second person Gimpel dreams of say of the afterlife?
(a) "They spare you nothing here."
(b) "I am in limbo."
(c) "Dante was right."
(d) "I am so happy!"

14. What is the final expression on Elka's face after she confesses to Gimpel?
(a) She is smiling.
(b) She is frowning.
(c) She drops a single tear.
(d) Her mouth is agape.

15. What does the delivery person say about Gimpel's family?
(a) Gimpel's family doesn't deserve all the food that Gimpel sends.
(b) Gimpel has a decent wife and two fine kids that he doesn't deserve.
(c) Gimpel's family smells bad.
(d) Gimpel's family is too small.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gimpel describe the person who brings food to Elka?

2. After taking steps toward revenge, who does Gimpel see in a dream?

3. After disposing of his vengence, what does Gimpel do when he returns home?

4. When Gimpel tells the children that he saw their dead mother, how do they react?

5. After leaving Frampol, who does Gimpel see when he dreams?

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