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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gimpel begin to feel about Elka?
(a) He is ambivalent.
(b) He hates her.
(c) He loves her.
(d) He ignores her.

2. 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) He knew that Gimpel would be happy in a new town.
(c) Gimpel eats too much.
(d) Elka deserves to be loved and forgiven.

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

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

5. After hearing of Elka's infidelity, what does the Rabbi say Gimpel cannot do?
(a) Re-marry.
(b) Forgive Elka.
(c) Divorce Elka.
(d) Contact Elka.

6. After the feast celebrating the birth of their child, what does Elka ask Gimpel?
(a) If he is happy.
(b) Why he is silent.
(c) Why he isn't tired.
(d) If he still loves her.

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

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

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

10. What festivities occurred at Gimpel and Elka's wedding?
(a) Eating contests.
(b) Drinking, singing and dancing.
(c) Poker and Yahtzee were played.
(d) None--no one came to the wedding.

11. What is Gimpel's nickname?
(a) Gimpel the Fool.
(b) Gimpel the Stupid.
(c) Gimpel the Butthead.
(d) Gimpel the Dunce.

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

13. If Elka's premarital request isn't met, what does she say can happen?
(a) She will scream.
(b) Everyone can kiss her you-know-what.
(c) She will berate the townspeople until her needs are met.
(d) She will cry.

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

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

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

4. What advice is given to Gimpel?

5. What does a mid-week event allow Gimpel to do?

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