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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gimpel say he will meet death?
(a) Regretably.
(b) With resentment.
(c) With fear.
(d) Joyfully.

2. In order to avoid a scandal, what does Gimpel do?
(a) Tells Elka to run away in the night.
(b) Calms Elka down.
(c) Heads to the temple.
(d) Breaks free of his constraints and ties up the "brother" instead.

3. When did Gimpel's opinion of the person who delivered bread to Elka for him change?
(a) After the baker started visiting the house.
(b) After the rabbi said prayers for Elka.
(c) After the farmer grew vegetables for Elka.
(d) After the apprentice started visiting the house.

4. While appearing to Gimpel in a dream, what does this dream person say to Gimpel?
(a) Since the whole world deceives Gimpel, he should deceive the world in return.
(b) Elka yearns for Gimpel in the afterlife.
(c) Gimpel should repent.
(d) Gimpel is bound for hell.

5. How many children did Elka bear Gimpel?
(a) Six.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Twenty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gimpel told while he is dreaming on his travels?

2. What ultimately happens to Elka?

3. If Gimpel follows the advice given to him by the dream person, what does he fear?

4. What does the rabbi tell Gimpel he can do regarding his marriage?

5. What does Gimpel tell Elka on her deathbed?

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