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

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

3. What is the first thing Gimpel says about himself?
(a) He thinks himself handsome.
(b) He doesn't think himself a fool.
(c) He thinks himself a fool.
(d) He doesn't think himself worthy of life.

4. How does Gimpel feel about Elka's infidelity?
(a) Confused.
(b) Happy.
(c) Irritated.
(d) Bitter.

5. Traditionally, what were husbands supposed to do while their wives were in childbirth?
(a) Hold the wife's hand while she screamed.
(b) Wait outside the birthing quarters and pray.
(c) Visit the House of Prayer and repeat psalms.
(d) Visit the Rabbi.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Even though Gimpel wanted to sleep at home, where does he stay instead?

3. What advice is given to Gimpel regarding Elka's explanation about the child?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. After months of separation, what is the first thing Elka asks Gimpel to do when she sees him, and why?

2. When Gimpel first visits Elka at her house, what does Elka say to Gimpel and what does she demand before agreeing to marriage?

3. What happens four months after the wedding and how does Gimpel react?

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

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

6. What expression is Elka wearing when she dies, and what does Gimpel think this means?

7. What does Gimpel see and hear at his house in Chapter 2, when he comes home early from the bakery?

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

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

10. Why is Gimpel called a fool?

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