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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The morning after talking with the Rabbi, what does Gimpel say after he arrives at his destination?
(a) He is in love with Elka and will never leave.
(b) He is hungry and needs bread.
(c) He has made a mistake.
(d) He is happy to be in a new place.

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

3. Instead of raisins, what do the other children put in Gimpel's hand?
(a) Goat turds.
(b) Grapes.
(c) Prunes.
(d) Rocks.

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

5. What do Gimpel and Elka have in common?
(a) They both smell bad.
(b) They are both orphans.
(c) They love each other.
(d) They both have children.

6. What happens four months after Gimpel and Elka get married?
(a) Elka gets pregnant.
(b) Elka miscarries.
(c) They get divorced.
(d) Elka gives birth.

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

8. When Gimpel comes home over the weekends, what does Elka do?
(a) Make excuses to avoid sex.
(b) Cook Gimpel's favorite meals.
(c) Shower Gimpel wih love.
(d) Leave the house.

9. After Gimpel enters his house, what does he hear?
(a) The baby crying.
(b) Elka fighting with his new girlfriend.
(c) Elka sobbing.
(d) Double snores.

10. When Gimpel asks Elka about all the negative things he has heard about her and asks that she not be deceitful, what does Elka say?
(a) "They are the fools."
(b) "For he who causes his neighbor to feel shame loses Paradise himself."
(c) "To hell with THEM!"
(d) "Whoever tries to twist you up may his nose make a twist."

11. While Elka is in labor, what does she scream to Gimpel?
(a) "I hate you!"
(b) "I'm going. Forgive me!"
(c) "You suck!"
(d) "Pray for us!"

12. When Gimpel bluntly states that Elka has borne a bastard, what does Elka claim?
(a) Gimpel knew she was pregnant when he married her.
(b) The child is a miracle from God.
(c) She has borne the new Jesus.
(d) Gimpel is the father.

13. What honor and ritual is Gimpel responsible for at the birth celebration?
(a) The blessing and naming.
(b) The circumcision.
(c) None-- Elka is responsible for everything.
(d) The betrothal.

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

15. What is Gimpel's reasoning for considering marrying Elka?
(a) He shouldn't be judgmental.
(b) He has heard that she is very pretty.
(c) "Waste not, want not."
(d) When you're married the husband is the master and if that's agreeable with her, it's agreeable to him too.

Short Answer Questions

1. When he visits Elka's house, what takes Gimpel's breath away?

2. When people glare at the child, what does Gimpel do?

3. If Elka's premarital request isn't met, what does she say can happen?

4. What advice is given to Gimpel?

5. What is the first thing Gimpel says about himself?

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