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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is wrong with Elka when she becomes ill?
(a) She is insane.
(b) She has diabetes.
(c) She is old.
(d) There is a growth on her breast.

2. How does Gimpel survive after leaving Frampol?
(a) Through good people who do not neglect him.
(b) By sheepherding.
(c) By scamming people.
(d) Through the help of the synagogue.

3. At the end of Elka's life, what does Gimpel spend a fortune on?
(a) Food.
(b) Healers and doctors for Elka.
(c) Toys for his children.
(d) Expensive clothing and housewares.

4. When the second dream person appears to Gimpel, what do they look like?
(a) Like a skeleton.
(b) Happy and healthy.
(c) Shrouded with a black face.
(d) Sorrowful.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gimpel say he will meet death?

2. Where does Gimpel go when he leaves Frampol?

3. Even though Gimpel has not seen his wife, what does he do to celebrate the event that occurred while the couple was separated?

4. What is Gimpel told to do for revenge against the townspeople?

5. Who is the author of "Gimpel the Fool"?

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