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Gimpel the Fool | Quiz

Isaac Bashevis Singer
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Gimpel the Fool | Quiz

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1)

What is Elka's response to Gimpel's evidence that the child is not his? (from Chapter 2)

She reiterates that Gimpel knew she was pregnant before he married her.
The child has Gimpel's nose.
Gimpel was wrong about being infertile.
The child is his; it was just a premature birth.
2)

When Gimpel awakens after dreaming of Elka, what mementos does he have? (from Chapter 4)

Scratches from the Spirit of Evil.
The feel of Elka's lips and taste of her tears.
An ancient Torah by his bed of straw.
Stray hairs from his children.
3)

What does Gimpel steal for Elka? (from Chapter 2)

Food.
Money.
Baby clothes.
Jewelry.
4)

Who is the child's favorite person? (from Chapter 2)

The Rabbi.
Elka.
Tha Baker.
Gimpel.
5)

What does Gimpel see in his bed next to Elka? (from Chapter 2)

An empty space for him to sleep.
The baby.
A man's form.
His new love interest.
6)

What happens while Gimpel and Elka are separated? (from Chapter 3)

Elka gives birth to a boy.
Elka gives birth to a baby girl.
Elka dies.
Gimpel meets someone else.
7)

What is Gimpel told while he is dreaming on his travels? (from Chapter 4)

He mustn't stray from Judaism.
Everyone misses him at home.
He will be tempted by the Spirit of Evil.
All is right and death is nearer then far.
8)

How does Gimpel say he will meet death? (from Chapter 4)

Regretably.
With fear.
Joyfully.
With resentment.
9)

What does the Rabbi eventually allow Gimpel to do? (from Chapter 2)

Eat everything he wants.
Remarry.
Go back to work.
Send bread and money to Elka.
10)

Because of Gimpel's thieving, what happens to Elka? (from Chapter 2)

She becomes over-accessorized.
She becomes the mother of the best-dressed baby in the land.
She becomes fat and handsome.
She becomes rich.
11)

What is the final expression on Elka's face after she confesses to Gimpel? (from Chapter 3)

She drops a single tear.
Her mouth is agape.
She is frowning.
She is smiling.
12)

How had Gimpel felt previously about the person who brought Elka the food and money from Gimpel? (from Chapter 3)

Gimpel had seen him as an annoyance.
Gimpel had thought he was a curmudgeon.
Gimpel had thought he was a busybody.
Gimpel had seen him as a fellow fool.
13)

What does a mid-week event allow Gimpel to do? (from Chapter 2)

Admit to his thieving.
Go home to sleep in his own bed.
Get a new job.
Leave Elka and marry someone else.
14)

If Gimpel follows through with his plan of vengeance, what does he fear he'll lose? (from Chapter 4)

Eternal life.
His business.
His wealth.
His children.
15)

How does Gimpel begin to feel about Elka? (from Chapter 2)

He is ambivalent.
He hates her.
He ignores her.
He loves her.
16)

At the end of Elka's life, what does Gimpel spend a fortune on? (from Chapter 3)

Healers and doctors for Elka.
Expensive clothing and housewares.
Toys for his children.
Food.
17)

After her death, who does Elka think she has fooled? (from Chapter 4)

Herself.
Her children.
God.
Gimpel.
18)

After Gimpel reiterates what he saw in his bed when he returned home after their separation, what does Elka do? (from Chapter 3)

Sends him out to look at the goat again.
Admit her wrongdoing.
Yells and says an evil spirit has taken root inside Gimpel and dazzles his sight.
Beg for forgiveness.
19)

What does Gimpel do during his travels? (from Chapter 4)

Beg for money and drink ale.
Spin yarns (tell stories).
Bake bread.
Sleep a lot.
20)

At the end of the story, how does Gimpel say the afterlife will be? (from Chapter 4)

A craps shoot.
Real, without ridicule, complication or deception.
A relief.
A burning pit just as the Spirit of Evil said.
21)

When the Rabbi hears what Gimpel has said about Elka's infidelity, what does he say? (from Chapter 2)

Elka deserves to be loved and forgiven.
Gimpel eats too much.
He knew that Gimpel would be happy in a new town.
He will have to reconsider the case.
22)

How many children did Elka bear Gimpel? (from Chapter 3)

Six.
Twelve.
Sixteen.
Twenty.
23)

Who does Gimpel use to send Elka food? (from Chapter 3)

The farmer.
The rabbis.
The apprentice.
The baker.
24)

While on her deathbed, what does Elka ask Gimpel to do? (from Chapter 3)

Take care of his children.
Check on the goat one last time.
Forgive her.
Make sure she is cremated.
25)

What advice is given to Gimpel regarding Elka's explanation about the child? (from Chapter 2)

The same thing happened to Adam and Eve, and every woman is a descendant of Eve.
Premature births do happen, so Gimpel should be grateful the child lived.
God makes miracles every day.
Elka is a liar and he should already know that the child is not his.
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