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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. After hearing of Elka's infidelity, what does the Rabbi tell Gimpel to do?
(a) Forgive Elka.
(b) Move to another town.
(c) Kill Elka.
(d) Divorce Elka.
2. After seeing the suspicious wedding gift, what is Gimpel's resolution?
(a) He will see what comes of it.
(b) He will run for his life.
(c) He will kill Elka first.
(d) He is resolved to embrace Christianity.
3. Why are the townspeople afraid of Elka?
(a) She has a fierce tongue.
(b) She is a murderess.
(c) She is bad luck.
(d) She is prone to rages and hits people.
4. Who follows Gimpel to Elka's house?
(a) The townspeople.
(b) Gimpel's parents.
(c) The Rabbi.
(d) The Baker.
5. Gimpel is what?
(a) Ogre.
(b) Overweight child.
(c) Orphan.
(d) Audio Assistant.
6. The morning after talking with the Rabbi, what does Gimpel say after he arrives at his destination?
(a) He is happy to be in a new place.
(b) He is in love with Elka and will never leave.
(c) He has made a mistake.
(d) He is hungry and needs bread.
7. What is happening as Gimpel walks to Elka's house?
(a) It starts to rain.
(b) The Rabbi is advising Gimpel on how to propose to Elka.
(c) The Baker is running after Gimpel to talk him out of it.
(d) The townspeople are hollering and chorusing.
8. What happens four months after Gimpel and Elka get married?
(a) Elka gives birth.
(b) They get divorced.
(c) Elka gets pregnant.
(d) Elka miscarries.
9. What happens when the sexton announces the birth of Gimpel's child at the synagogue?
(a) Gimpel is deafened with sobbing.
(b) The congregation cheers.
(c) The House of Prayer rings with laughter.
(d) There is silence.
10. What does Gimpel say most men would do in his situation?
(a) Work more.
(b) Sleep more.
(c) Take French leave and disappear.
(d) Demand more sex from his wife.
11. When Gimpel bluntly states that Elka has borne a bastard, what does Elka claim?
(a) Gimpel knew she was pregnant when he married her.
(b) She has borne the new Jesus.
(c) Gimpel is the father.
(d) The child is a miracle from God.
12. When presented with accusations of infidelity, what does Elka do?
(a) Denies them and claims Gimpel is crazy.
(b) Admits her wrong-doings.
(c) Leaves the room.
(d) Stands silent.
13. When the Rabbi hears what Gimpel has said about Elka's infidelity, what does he say?
(a) Gimpel eats too much.
(b) He knew that Gimpel would be happy in a new town.
(c) Elka deserves to be loved and forgiven.
(d) He will have to reconsider the case.
14. Even though Gimpel wanted to sleep at home, where does he stay instead?
(a) The cemetery.
(b) The pub.
(c) The bakery.
(d) The street.
15. What happens whenever Gimpel doesn't believe the pranksters?
(a) They get angry.
(b) They try the prank on someone else.
(c) They admit they were pulling a prank.
(d) They walk away.
Short Answer Questions
1. What happens mid-week at the bakery?
2. What does Gimpel do while Elka is in childbirth?
3. Judging by Gimpel's description, how is Elka's current living situation?
4. What does Gimpel steal for Elka?
5. What does Gimpel see in his bed next to Elka?
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