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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When does Gimpel receive his nickname?
(a) When he is a schoolboy.
(b) He doesn't have a nickname.
(c) As an adult.
(d) As a baby.

3. What does a mid-week event allow Gimpel to do?
(a) Leave Elka and marry someone else.
(b) Admit to his thieving.
(c) Go home to sleep in his own bed.
(d) Get a new job.

4. Where are Gimpel and Elka married?
(a) The bakery.
(b) The cemetery.
(c) The synagogue.
(d) Their new house.

5. 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.

6. Who do the townspeople say lives with Elka?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) Her little brother.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her little sister.

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

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

9. Rather than get angry himself, what does Gimpel do when presented with a prank?
(a) Runs away.
(b) Believes the pranksters and hopes it does them some good.
(c) Calmly tells the pranksters he knows a joke when he hears one.
(d) Laughs and then tries the same joke on someone else.

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

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

12. What is Gimpel's response to Elka's wedding night claims?
(a) He likes the idea of having two houses.
(b) He has a headache too.
(c) Elka had the ritual bath yesterday, which happens after her monthly is over.
(d) He is resolute on being celibate.

13. What falsehood do the townspeople tell Gimpel about Elka?
(a) Elka is a Christian.
(b) Elka can't wait to meet Gimpel.
(c) Elka is a chaste maiden.
(d) Elka is in love with Gimpel.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the third person that Gimpel has to live with?

2. Where does Gimpel live?

3. What is Gimpel's nickname?

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

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

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