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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when the sexton announces the birth of Gimpel's child at the synagogue?
(a) The House of Prayer rings with laughter.
(b) Gimpel is deafened with sobbing.
(c) There is silence.
(d) The congregation cheers.

2. When presented with accusations of infidelity, what does Elka do?
(a) Admits her wrong-doings.
(b) Stands silent.
(c) Denies them and claims Gimpel is crazy.
(d) Leaves the room.

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

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

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

6. As a joke, what do the townspeople tell Gimpel has happened to his parents?
(a) They have risen from the dead and are looking for him.
(b) They have died.
(c) They are in debt and have sold him to the farmer.
(d) They have moved to another town and left Gimpel behind.

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

8. What is evident when Gimpel visits Elka?
(a) She already knows who he is.
(b) She secretly loves him.
(c) She doesn't like him.
(d) She is surprised to see him.

9. What advice is given to Gimpel regarding Elka's explanation about the child?
(a) God makes miracles every day.
(b) Premature births do happen, so Gimpel should be grateful the child lived.
(c) Elka is a liar and he should already know that the child is not his.
(d) The same thing happened to Adam and Eve, and every woman is a descendant of Eve.

10. Why does Gimpel have to live with someone other than his parents?
(a) His dad died and his mother didn't want him.
(b) He didn't like his parents.
(c) Both of his parents died.
(d) He was a bad child.

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

12. What is Gimpel's defense against being called foolish?
(a) Everything is possible.
(b) He is stupid.
(c) He can't tell when people are kidding.
(d) He likes jokes.

13. After rationalizing Elka's behavior, what does Gimpel begin to agree with Elka on?
(a) That Gimpel was hallucinating.
(b) That the baby is his.
(c) That Gimpel is a fool.
(d) That the sky is green.

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What wedding gift made Gimpel suspicious?

2. What is said about Elka at the wedding ceremony?

3. What honor and ritual is Gimpel responsible for at the birth celebration?

4. What evidence does Gimpel give that the child is not his?

5. 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?

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