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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What festivities occurred at Gimpel and Elka's wedding?
(a) Drinking, singing and dancing.
(b) Eating contests.
(c) None--no one came to the wedding.
(d) Poker and Yahtzee were played.

2. At the end of Elka's life, what does Gimpel spend a fortune on?
(a) Expensive clothing and housewares.
(b) Toys for his children.
(c) Food.
(d) Healers and doctors for Elka.

3. On the night of Gimpel's return after a lengthy separation, what does Elka's "brother" do to Gimpel?
(a) Yells at Gimpel to leave.
(b) Hugs him and tells him he's glad Gimpel's home.
(c) Jump from behind the oven and strikes him on the head.
(d) Ties Gimpel up and threatens to kill him.

4. What is the true relation of the person who lives with Elka?
(a) He is her brother.
(b) He is her illegitimate son.
(c) He is her uncle.
(d) He is her cousin.

5. Why are the townspeople afraid of Elka?
(a) She is bad luck.
(b) She is prone to rages and hits people.
(c) She is a murderess.
(d) She has a fierce tongue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elka tell Gimpel to do as soon as she sees him in the house?

2. How long does Gimpel live with Elka?

3. After GImpel has returned from checking on the goat, how does Elka respond to Gimpel's questions?

4. The morning after Gimpel has returned home from a long separation from Elka, who does Gimpel confront?

5. What does Gimpel imagine Elka's expression says after she has passed away?

(see the answer key)

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