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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Gimpel the Fool," what is Elka known as?
(a) The fool's wife.
(b) The preacher's daughter.
(c) The town whore.
(d) The woman with the bent mind.

2. In "Short Friday," why is Shmul poor?
(a) He keeps moving.
(b) He is not good at his job.
(c) He is too charitable.
(d) He has a bad reputation.

3. In "The Unseen," where did Nathan run away?
(a) Hungary.
(b) Armenia.
(c) Poland.
(d) Russia.

4. In "Tiabel and Her Demon," why does Nissan leave his wife?
(a) She cheats on him.
(b) She cannot get pregnant.
(c) Their three children die.
(d) He cheats on her.

5. In "Alone," where does the narrator's wife live?
(a) New York.
(b) Washington, D.C.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Miami.

6. In "Short Friday," what is Smul's occupation?
(a) Artist.
(b) Tailor.
(c) Cooper.
(d) Cobbler.

7. In The Slaughterer, why does Meir not become the next rabbi?
(a) There were questions of his virility.
(b) He fell ill.
(c) He failed his test.
(d) Political dealings.

8. In "Joy," what is Bainish's occupation?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Baker.
(c) Rabbi.
(d) Farmer.

9. In "The Dead Fiddler," what does the fiddler demand at night?
(a) Sex.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Money.
(d) Liquor.

10. In The Little Shoemakers," where does Abba's eldest son move?
(a) England.
(b) France.
(c) Australia.
(d) America.

11. In "Zeidel the Pope," how old is Zeidel when he becomes a rabbi?
(a) 37.
(b) 47.
(c) 27.
(d) 57.

12. In "The Unseen," what major flaw does Roise have?
(a) Greed.
(b) Idleness.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Pride.

13. In "Gimpel the Fool," how many children does Elka have?
(a) 7.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 5.

14. In "The Last Demon," which of these is NOT one of the fool-proof sins?
(a) Sloth.
(b) Avarice.
(c) Lust.
(d) Pride.

15. In "Tiabel and Her Demon," where does Nissan go after he deserts his wife?
(a) Lashnik.
(b) Frampton.
(c) Lubin.
(d) Warsaw.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who narrates "The Unseen"?

2. In "Zeidel the Pope," what is Zeidel's greatest pleasure?

3. In "The Séance," what does Zorach like to write?

4. In "The Letter Writer," what is Herman's occupation?

5. In "Joy," what ceremony is Bainish avoiding?

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