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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the second person Gimpel dreams of say of the afterlife?
(a) "I am so happy!"
(b) "Dante was right."
(c) "They spare you nothing here."
(d) "I am in limbo."

2. How long does Gimpel live with Elka?
(a) Fifty years.
(b) A century.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Two months.

3. How does Gimpel survive after leaving Frampol?
(a) Through the help of the synagogue.
(b) Through good people who do not neglect him.
(c) By scamming people.
(d) By sheepherding.

4. After Gimpel and Elka's separation, why does Gimpel not want a scandal?
(a) He doesn't want people to think badly of Elka.
(b) He doesn't want to look foolish.
(c) People will accuse him of raising spooks and no one will want the bread he bakes.
(d) He is tired of drama.

5. Where does Gimpel believe he cannot be deceived?
(a) In his dreams.
(b) The afterlife.
(c) On the road.
(d) In the pub.

Short Answer Questions

1. Even though Gimpel has not seen his wife, what does he do to celebrate the event that occurred while the couple was separated?

2. Who does Gimpel blame for his vengeance?

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

4. How does Gimpel feel on his way home at night after work?

5. What is wrong with Elka when she becomes ill?

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