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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After taking steps toward revenge, what does the second dream person tell Gimpel?
(a) He is stupid.
(b) He is a fool.
(c) He was always loved.
(d) He is evil.

2. What does the delivery person say about Gimpel's family?
(a) Gimpel has a decent wife and two fine kids that he doesn't deserve.
(b) Gimpel's family doesn't deserve all the food that Gimpel sends.
(c) Gimpel's family smells bad.
(d) Gimpel's family is too small.

3. Who translated "Gimpel the Fool"?
(a) F. Scott Fitzgerald.
(b) Saul Bellow.
(c) Isaac Bashevis Singer.
(d) Maya Angelou.

4. What does Gimpel do during his travels?
(a) Sleep a lot.
(b) Spin yarns (tell stories).
(c) Bake bread.
(d) Beg for money and drink ale.

5. What is Gimpel told while he is dreaming on his travels?
(a) He mustn't stray from Judaism.
(b) Everyone misses him at home.
(c) He will be tempted by the Spirit of Evil.
(d) All is right and death is nearer then far.

Short Answer Questions

1. After her big confession to Gimpel, what does Elka do?

2. How does Gimpel feel on his way home at night after work?

3. When Gimpel tells the children that he saw their dead mother, how do they react?

4. On the night of Gimpel's return after a lengthy separation, what does Elka's "brother" do to Gimpel?

5. Where does Gimpel believe he cannot be deceived?

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