Gimpel the Fool Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Gimpel the Fool Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who calls Gimpel by his nickname?
(a) His parents.
(b) The rabbi.
(c) Himself.
(d) The townspeople.

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

3. Who wants Gimpel to marry Elka?
(a) His parents.
(b) The townspeople.
(c) The Farmer.
(d) The Rabbi.

4. What advice is given to Gimpel?
(a) That he his not a fool. They are the fools.
(b) That he should laugh off the jokes.
(c) That he is foolish and should accept it.
(d) That he should bake more bread.

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

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

7. Where does Gimpel sleep during the week?
(a) The synagogue.
(b) The bakery.
(c) The pub.
(d) The barn.

8. Why are the townspeople afraid of Elka?
(a) She is bad luck.
(b) She has a fierce tongue.
(c) She is prone to rages and hits people.
(d) She is a murderess.

9. After wanting to go home mid-week, who does Gimpel go to for advice?
(a) The baby.
(b) The farmer.
(c) The baker.
(d) The Rabbi.

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

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

12. Who is the third person that Gimpel has to live with?
(a) The Baker.
(b) The Rabbi.
(c) Elka.
(d) The Farmer.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What wedding gift made Gimpel suspicious?

3. What is Gimpel's nickname?

4. Does Gimpel believe Elka's story about the child?

5. When does Gimpel receive his nickname?

(see the answer keys)

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