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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are Gimpel and Elka married?
(a) The cemetery.
(b) Their new house.
(c) The synagogue.
(d) The bakery.

2. Who follows Gimpel to Elka's house?
(a) The townspeople.
(b) Gimpel's parents.
(c) The Rabbi.
(d) The Baker.

3. When Gimpel asks Elka about all the negative things he has heard about her and asks that she not be deceitful, what does Elka say?
(a) "They are the fools."
(b) "Whoever tries to twist you up may his nose make a twist."
(c) "For he who causes his neighbor to feel shame loses Paradise himself."
(d) "To hell with THEM!"

4. Who is the main character of the story?
(a) Gimpel.
(b) The rabbi.
(c) Elka.
(d) The Devil.

5. Judging by Gimpel's description, how is Elka's current living situation?
(a) Very dusty.
(b) Very clean.
(c) Very wealthy.
(d) Very poor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is said about Elka at the wedding ceremony?

2. Who calls Gimpel by his nickname?

3. Gimpel is what?

4. What is Gimpel's reasoning for considering marrying Elka?

5. If Elka's premarital request isn't met, what does she say can happen?

(see the answer key)

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