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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Gimpel go when he leaves Frampol?
(a) Beijing.
(b) Into the world.
(c) America.
(d) Berlin.

2. What does Gimpel tell Elka on her deathbed?
(a) He knows she has done him wrong and will never forgive her.
(b) The goat is fine and not to worry.
(c) She will not be cremated but buried.
(d) There is nothing to forgive, and that Elka has been a good and faithful wife.

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

4. What do the children of the world call Gimpel?
(a) Fool.
(b) Rabbi.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) Dad.

5. What does Gimpel carry with him in his beggar's sack?
(a) Death shrouds.
(b) His will.
(c) A dradel.
(d) A wad of money.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the author of "Gimpel the Fool"?

3. Who does Gimpel use to send Elka food?

4. In order to avoid a scandal, what does Gimpel do?

5. Who translated "Gimpel the Fool"?

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