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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. Who is the third person that Gimpel has to live with?
(a) The Rabbi.
(b) The Farmer.
(c) The Baker.
(d) Elka.
2. Who calls Gimpel by his nickname?
(a) His parents.
(b) The townspeople.
(c) Himself.
(d) The rabbi.
3. Who does Gimpel go to for advice?
(a) The Farmer.
(b) The Rabbi.
(c) His parents.
(d) The Baker.
4. After rationalizing Elka's behavior, what does Gimpel begin to agree with Elka on?
(a) That the baby is his.
(b) That Gimpel is a fool.
(c) That Gimpel was hallucinating.
(d) That the sky is green.
5. What advice is given to Gimpel?
(a) That he should laugh off the jokes.
(b) That he his not a fool. They are the fools.
(c) That he should bake more bread.
(d) That he is foolish and should accept it.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where does Gimpel sleep during the week?
2. Where are Gimpel and Elka married?
3. Where does Gimpel want to go?
4. Who follows Gimpel to Elka's house?
5. The day after Elka's explanation about the child, who does Gimpel visit to talk things over?
Short Essay Questions
1. At the end of the story, what mementos does Gimpel awaken with after dreaming?
2. After the birth, who does Gimpel go to for advice and what is said?
3. What does Gimpel say about his situation and what others would do if they were he?
4. How far does Gimpel go towards revenge?
5. Briefly describe how Gimpel is talked into meeting Elka.
6. What does the rabbi's daughter tell Gimpel to do and why is this important?
7. Briefly describe how Gimpel first sees Elka, including Elka's living situation.
8. What does Elka do on her wedding night and what is her reasoning for it?
9. What occurs during Gimpel's wedding?
10. What happens nine months after Gimpel and Elka are separated?
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