Gimpel the Fool Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapter 1

Quiz: Chapter 1

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. When he visits Elka's house, what takes Gimpel's breath away?
a) The reeking smell.
b) The amount of dust on everything.
c) Elka's decorating skills.
d) Elka's beauty.

2. If Elka's premarital request isn't met, what does she say can happen?
a) She will cry.
b) Everyone can kiss her you-know-what.
c) She will scream.
d) She will berate the townspeople until her needs are met.

3. When Gimpel states that he will "never marry that whore", what do the townspeople say?
a) That Elka is a prostitute.
b) That he should be glad that she's easy.
c) That no one blames him if he doesn't want to marry Elka.
d) That he should be ashamed of...
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