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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first thing Gimpel says about himself?
(a) He doesn't think himself a fool.
(b) He thinks himself handsome.
(c) He doesn't think himself worthy of life.
(d) He thinks himself a fool.

2. Who wants Gimpel to marry Elka?
(a) His parents.
(b) The Farmer.
(c) The townspeople.
(d) The Rabbi.

3. What is Gimpel's profession?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Goldsmith.
(c) Baker.
(d) Pimp.

4. Where does Gimpel sleep during the week?
(a) The bakery.
(b) The pub.
(c) The barn.
(d) The synagogue.

5. What falsehood do the townspeople tell Gimpel about Elka?
(a) Elka is in love with Gimpel.
(b) Elka is a Christian.
(c) Elka is a chaste maiden.
(d) Elka can't wait to meet Gimpel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What festivities occurred at Gimpel and Elka's wedding?

2. What does Gimpel see in his bed next to Elka?

3. What evidence does Gimpel give that the child is not his?

4. When Gimpel asks Elka about all the negative things he has heard about her and asks that she not be deceitful, what does Elka say?

5. What does Elka do ten times a day?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gimpel rationalize about what he saw when he came home early from the bakery?

2. What happens at the bakery and what does it allow Gimpel to do?

3. At the end of the story, what mementos does Gimpel awaken with after dreaming?

4. What happens four months after the wedding and how does Gimpel react?

5. How far does Gimpel go towards revenge?

6. When Gimpel goes home after months of separation, what does he see?

7. Describe a few pranks played on Gimpel.

8. What eventually happens to Elka and what does Gimpel do for her?

9. How is Elka abusive towards Gimpel?

10. What is Gimpel's religion and how do we know this?

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