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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the night of Gimpel's return after a lengthy separation, what does Elka's "brother" do to Gimpel?
(a) Ties Gimpel up and threatens to kill him.
(b) Yells at Gimpel to leave.
(c) Jump from behind the oven and strikes him on the head.
(d) Hugs him and tells him he's glad Gimpel's home.

2. After leaving Frampol, who does Gimpel see when he dreams?
(a) His children he left behind.
(b) Elka.
(c) God.
(d) The Spirit of Evil.

3. What does Gimpel imagine Elka's expression says after she has passed away?
(a) "I'm dying but I'm hungry."
(b) "I am forever sorry for what I did to you, Gimpel."
(c) "I deceived Gimpel. That was the meaning of my brief life."
(d) "I always loved you."

4. Who does Gimpel blame for his vengeance?
(a) The townspeople.
(b) Elka.
(c) Himself.
(d) God.

5. What does Gimpel tell the children to do before he leaves town?
(a) Remember him well.
(b) Start their own businesses.
(c) Forget him.
(d) Pray for their mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. After her death, who does Elka think she has fooled?

2. After Gimpel and Elka's separation, why does Gimpel not want a scandal?

3. What does Gimpel tell the Rabbi he actually saw by Elka in his bed?

4. When Gimpel awakens after dreaming of Elka, what mementos does he have?

5. What is Gimpel's reasoning in the resolution that he reached while separated from his wife?

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