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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the child's favorite person?
(a) The Rabbi.
(b) Tha Baker.
(c) Elka.
(d) Gimpel.

2. After seeing the suspicious wedding gift, what is Gimpel's resolution?
(a) He will kill Elka first.
(b) He will run for his life.
(c) He is resolved to embrace Christianity.
(d) He will see what comes of it.

3. What happens on Gimpel and Elka's wedding night?
(a) Elka locks Gimpel out of the bedroom.
(b) Gimpel breaks his vow of celebacy.
(c) Gimpel surprises Elka with a new house.
(d) Gimpel falls alseep before Elka does.

4. Gimpel is what?
(a) Ogre.
(b) Orphan.
(c) Overweight child.
(d) Audio Assistant.

5. Although he is furious, why doesn't Gimpel awaken Elka in a rage?
(a) He knows the baby likes to sleep next to its mother.
(b) He isn't really angry.
(c) He is jealous that Elka has won over his new girlfriend.
(d) He doesn't want to awaken the baby with fright.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gimpel see in his bed next to Elka?

2. The morning after talking with the Rabbi, where does Gimpel go?

3. What does Gimpel say his foolishness consists of?

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

5. What is Gimpel's reasoning for considering marrying Elka?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the rabbi's daughter tell Gimpel to do and why is this important?

2. When Gimpel goes home after months of separation, what does he see?

3. What does Gimpel ask of Elka when he first visits her at her house?

4. Describe Gimpel and Elka's home life.

5. What eventually happens to Elka and what does Gimpel do for her?

6. How long is Gimpel with Elka and how is their life?

7. At the end of the story, what mementos does Gimpel awaken with after dreaming?

8. While on her deathbed, what does Elka ask of Gimpel and why?

9. After much consideration, what does the rabbi say to Gimpel regarding Elka's infidelity?

10. Describe the messenger that Gimpel uses to send his family supplies during his separation from his family.

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