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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Gimpel awakens after dreaming of Elka, what mementos does he have?
(a) The feel of Elka's lips and taste of her tears.
(b) An ancient Torah by his bed of straw.
(c) Scratches from the Spirit of Evil.
(d) Stray hairs from his children.

3. What ultimately happens to Elka?
(a) She runs off.
(b) She goes insane.
(c) She leaves Gimpel.
(d) She becomes ill.

4. What does the rabbi tell Gimpel he can do regarding his marriage?
(a) Go ahead with the divorce.
(b) Go home.
(c) Go back to the bakery.
(d) Go to the synagogue.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After his dream in Chapter 4, what does Gimpel imagine the bread dough is saying to him?

2. How do townspeople react to Gimpel's actions regarding the event that occurred while the couple was separated?

3. Gimpel states that, "All kinds of things happened," but what else does he say about these events?

4. After leaving Frampol, who does Gimpel see when he dreams?

5. What is the final expression on Elka's face after she confesses to Gimpel?

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