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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. Who does Gimpel go to for advice?
(a) The Baker.
(b) The Farmer.
(c) The Rabbi.
(d) His parents.

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

3. When Gimpel states that he will "never marry that whore", what do the townspeople say?
(a) That he should be ashamed of giving Elka a bad name and they can have him fined by the Rabbi.
(b) That no one blames him if he doesn't want to marry Elka.
(c) That he should be glad that she's easy.
(d) That Elka is a prostitute.

4. 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?
(a) "Whoever tries to twist you up may his nose make a twist."
(b) "They are the fools."
(c) "For he who causes his neighbor to feel shame loses Paradise himself."
(d) "To hell with THEM!"

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gimpel begin to feel about Elka?

2. The day after Elka's explanation about the child, who does Gimpel visit to talk things over?

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

4. What is Gimpel's reasoning for considering marrying Elka?

5. After hearing of Elka's infidelity, what does the Rabbi say Gimpel cannot do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly describe how Gimpel first sees Elka, including Elka's living situation.

2. What does Gimpel do to right his wrongful plot of revenge?

3. How is Elka abusive towards Gimpel?

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

5. What happens at the bakery and what does it allow Gimpel to do?

6. What happens when Gimpel returns from checking on the goat?

7. What does Elka do on her wedding night and what is her reasoning for it?

8. What is Gimpel's religion and how do we know this?

9. How long is Gimpel with Elka and how is their life?

10. How does Gimpel feel about the pranks that are pulled on him?

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