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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After hearing of Elka's infidelity, what does the Rabbi tell Gimpel to do?
(a) Divorce Elka.
(b) Forgive Elka.
(c) Kill Elka.
(d) Move to another town.

2. By the time he is older, how has Gimpel's career progressed?
(a) He is the poorest baker in town.
(b) He owns his own bakery and is considered to be a rich man.
(c) He became wealthy by selling off his children.
(d) He has become a farmer.

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

4. What advice does the apprentice give Gimpel?
(a) Ignore the townspeople and their long-tongued babble.
(b) If he prays with Elka their marriage will beome stronger.
(c) The baker will be mad if Gimpel sends Elka too much food.
(d) Watch out for the farmer for he wants Elka.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children did Elka bear Gimpel?

2. What does the delivery person say about Gimpel's family?

3. After seeing the suspicious wedding gift, what is Gimpel's resolution?

4. How are Elka's premarital demands met?

5. Because of Gimpel's thieving, what happens to Elka?

(see the answer key)

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