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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Traditionally, what were husbands supposed to do while their wives were in childbirth?
(a) Visit the Rabbi.
(b) Wait outside the birthing quarters and pray.
(c) Hold the wife's hand while she screamed.
(d) Visit the House of Prayer and repeat psalms.

2. What is Gimpel's objection to Elka's premarital requirement?
(a) He doesn't want to be celibate.
(b) He tells her he already has a house built for them.
(c) He tells her it's the bride, not the groom, who offers a dowry.
(d) He is allergic to dogs.

3. What does Elka want before agreeing to marry Gimpel?
(a) A new puppy.
(b) A dowry of fifty guilders.
(c) A house built to her specifications.
(d) A vow of celibacy from Gimpel.

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

5. What does Gimpel say about his ability to fight back?
(a) His parents won't let him hit people.
(b) He beats people up when he gets angry.
(c) He is small and cannot fight.
(d) He is no weakling but prefers to let it pass.

6. When Gimpel hints that Elka has fooled him, how does Elka respond?
(a) She begins to sob uncontrollably.
(b) She is silent.
(c) She tells him that he is in fact a fool.
(d) She pretends not to know what he is talking about.

7. After hearing of Elka's infidelity, what does the Rabbi tell Gimpel to do?
(a) Divorce Elka.
(b) Move to another town.
(c) Kill Elka.
(d) Forgive Elka.

8. Judging by Gimpel's description, how is Elka's current living situation?
(a) Very dusty.
(b) Very clean.
(c) Very wealthy.
(d) Very poor.

9. What story does Elka tell Gimpel in an attempt to convince him that the child is his?
(a) Gimpel was drunk one night nine months ago and came to visit her.
(b) An angel came to Elka in a dream and told her she would be the mother to the second coming of Christ.
(c) The child has Gimpel's nose and ears.
(d) Elka's grandmother, whom she resembles, carried for the same short amount of time.

10. What does Gimpel steal for Elka?
(a) Food.
(b) Money.
(c) Jewelry.
(d) Baby clothes.

11. When the Rabbi hears what Gimpel has said about Elka's infidelity, what does he say?
(a) Gimpel eats too much.
(b) He will have to reconsider the case.
(c) He knew that Gimpel would be happy in a new town.
(d) Elka deserves to be loved and forgiven.

12. How does Gimpel feel about Elka's infidelity?
(a) Confused.
(b) Irritated.
(c) Bitter.
(d) Happy.

13. What is the true relation of the person who lives with Elka?
(a) He is her illegitimate son.
(b) He is her uncle.
(c) He is her brother.
(d) He is her cousin.

14. Where does Gimpel want to go?
(a) Paris.
(b) Berlin.
(c) Off to another town.
(d) To hell.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When presented with accusations of infidelity, what does Elka do?

2. After the feast celebrating the birth of their child, what does Elka ask Gimpel?

3. What physical imperfection does Elka have?

4. How are Elka's premarital demands met?

5. Who follows Gimpel to Elka's house?

(see the answer keys)

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