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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gimpel imagine Elka's expression says after she has passed away?
(a) "I am forever sorry for what I did to you, Gimpel."
(b) "I always loved you."
(c) "I deceived Gimpel. That was the meaning of my brief life."
(d) "I'm dying but I'm hungry."

2. What did the person do that Gimpel owes thanks to?
(a) Say extra prayers for Gimpel and his family.
(b) Admit they were wrong.
(c) Supply food.
(d) Find an obscure reference in Maimonides that favors Gimpel.

3. What does the rabbi tell Gimpel he can do regarding his marriage?
(a) Go back to the bakery.
(b) Go to the synagogue.
(c) Go home.
(d) Go ahead with the divorce.

4. How do townspeople react to Gimpel's actions regarding the event that occurred while the couple was separated?
(a) They threw a party.
(b) They were angry.
(c) They refreshed their spirits.
(d) They didn't react for they they had stopped caring.

5. If Gimpel follows through with his plan of vengeance, what does he fear he'll lose?
(a) Eternal life.
(b) His children.
(c) His business.
(d) His wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice is given to Gimpel regarding Elka's explanation about the child?

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

3. How does Gimpel say he will meet death?

4. In order to right his wrongfully attempted vengeance, what does Gimpel do?

5. What falsehood do the townspeople tell Gimpel about Elka?

(see the answer key)

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