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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. What happens when the sexton announces the birth of Gimpel's child at the synagogue?
(a) The congregation cheers.
(b) The House of Prayer rings with laughter.
(c) There is silence.
(d) Gimpel is deafened with sobbing.

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

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

4. How are Elka's premarital demands met?
(a) Gimpel takes a mistress.
(b) Gimpel buys a dog.
(c) The townspeople take up a collection.
(d) Gimpel builds a new house.

5. Who is the child's favorite person?
(a) Elka.
(b) The Rabbi.
(c) Gimpel.
(d) Tha Baker.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who do the townspeople say lives with Elka?

3. What does Gimpel say his foolishness consists of?

4. What is the first thing Gimpel says about himself?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Gimpel and Elka's home life.

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

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

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

6. What does the rabbi's daughter tell Gimpel to do and why is this important?

7. What does Gimpel say about his situation and what others would do if they were he?

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

9. Why is Gimpel called a fool?

10. What eventually happens to Elka and what does Gimpel do for her?

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