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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Gimpel live?
(a) London.
(b) Frampol.
(c) Warsaw.
(d) Berlin.

3. What does Gimpel say most men would do in his situation?
(a) Take French leave and disappear.
(b) Sleep more.
(c) Work more.
(d) Demand more sex from his wife.

4. While Elka is in labor, what does she scream to Gimpel?
(a) "You suck!"
(b) "I hate you!"
(c) "I'm going. Forgive me!"
(d) "Pray for us!"

5. What physical imperfection does Elka have?
(a) She is missing her left arm.
(b) She can't have children.
(c) She has twelve fingers.
(d) She walks with a limp.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens whenever Gimpel doesn't believe the pranksters?

2. When does Gimpel receive his nickname?

3. When people glare at the child, what does Gimpel do?

4. What does Elka do ten times a day?

5. Who wants Gimpel to marry Elka?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Gimpel's career progressed over time?

2. Where are Gimpel and Elka married, and why?

3. Who is the second person to appear to Gimpel while he is sleeping, and how does that person look?

4. When Gimpel goes home after months of separation, what does he see?

5. Who is Gimpel the Fool?

6. At the end of the story, what mementos does Gimpel awaken with after dreaming?

7. After the first childbirth, how does Gimpel feel about Elka and what does he do for her?

8. Who is the first person Gimpel dreams of after Elka's death, and what does this person say to do?

9. After months of separation, who does Gimpel confront the day after his return and what is said?

10. What do the children of the world call Gimpel and ask him to do?

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