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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is evident when Gimpel visits Elka?
(a) She is surprised to see him.
(b) She secretly loves him.
(c) She doesn't like him.
(d) She already knows who he is.

2. How many children did Elka bear Gimpel?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Six.
(d) Sixteen.

3. How does Gimpel begin to forget his sorrow?
(a) He loves the little girl.
(b) He works extra long hours.
(c) He loves the little boy.
(d) He sleeps more.

4. While Elka is in labor, what does she scream to Gimpel?
(a) "You suck!"
(b) "Pray for us!"
(c) "I hate you!"
(d) "I'm going. Forgive me!"

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Even though Gimpel has not seen his wife, what does he do to celebrate the event that occurred while the couple was separated?

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

3. What evidence does Gimpel give that the child is not his?

4. What does Elka tell Gimpel has happened on their wedding night?

5. Why does Elka make her deathbed confession?

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