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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the night of Gimpel's return after a lengthy separation, what does Elka's "brother" do to Gimpel?
(a) Hugs him and tells him he's glad Gimpel's home.
(b) Jump from behind the oven and strikes him on the head.
(c) Yells at Gimpel to leave.
(d) Ties Gimpel up and threatens to kill him.

2. When Gimpel has returned home after being separated and he has completed Elka's errand, what does he ask her?
(a) If she missed him.
(b) Why the kids aren't in bed.
(c) Where the apprentice went.
(d) How she has been.

3. What does the person in Gimpel's dream say about God?
(a) They are enemies.
(b) They are friends.
(c) God is weak.
(d) There is no God.

4. What did the person do that Gimpel owes thanks to?
(a) Supply food.
(b) Admit they were wrong.
(c) Say extra prayers for Gimpel and his family.
(d) Find an obscure reference in Maimonides that favors Gimpel.

5. What does Gimpel tell the Rabbi he actually saw by Elka in his bed?
(a) Nothing--he made it all up.
(b) The shadow of a beam.
(c) A hallucination.
(d) A lump of pillows.

6. After taking steps toward revenge, who does Gimpel see in a dream?
(a) The Spirit of Evil again.
(b) God.
(c) His parents.
(d) Elka.

7. Who witnesses Gimpel right his wrong?
(a) The apprentice.
(b) The farmer.
(c) The baker.
(d) His children.

8. What does Elka confess on her deathbed?
(a) She has never loved Gimpel.
(b) Their children are not Gimpel's.
(c) She has always loved Gimpel.
(d) She doesn't believe in God.

9. Who is Gimpel told he owes thanks to?
(a) Elka.
(b) The Yanover rabbi.
(c) The farmer.
(d) The baker.

10. Even though Gimpel has not seen his wife, what does he do to celebrate the event that occurred while the couple was separated?
(a) Invoke a blessing on the baby girl and name her.
(b) Divorces Elka.
(c) Invoke a blessing for the baby boy and name him.
(d) Skips the period of mourning.

11. What does Gimpel tell Elka on her deathbed?
(a) He knows she has done him wrong and will never forgive her.
(b) She will not be cremated but buried.
(c) There is nothing to forgive, and that Elka has been a good and faithful wife.
(d) The goat is fine and not to worry.

12. How much time passed before the rabbis could come to a decision regarding Gimpel's situation?
(a) Nine months.
(b) Nine years.
(c) Six months.
(d) Six years.

13. The morning after Gimpel has returned home from a long separation from Elka, who does Gimpel confront?
(a) The rabbi.
(b) Elka.
(c) The apprentice.
(d) The "brother."

14. Does GImpel let himself be persuaded to do what his dream suggests?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) He can't remember.
(d) Maybe.

15. What advice does the apprentice give Gimpel?
(a) If he prays with Elka their marriage will beome stronger.
(b) The baker will be mad if Gimpel sends Elka too much food.
(c) Ignore the townspeople and their long-tongued babble.
(d) Watch out for the farmer for he wants Elka.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Gimpel and Elka's separation, why does Gimpel not want a scandal?

2. What is Gimpel told while he is dreaming on his travels?

3. While appearing to Gimpel in a dream, what does this dream person say to Gimpel?

4. What do the children of the world call Gimpel?

5. At the end of Elka's life, what does Gimpel spend a fortune on?

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