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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Gimpel live?
(a) London.
(b) Warsaw.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Frampol.

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

3. Traditionally, what were husbands supposed to do while their wives were in childbirth?
(a) Hold the wife's hand while she screamed.
(b) Wait outside the birthing quarters and pray.
(c) Visit the Rabbi.
(d) Visit the House of Prayer and repeat psalms.

4. Who do the townspeople say lives with Elka?
(a) Her little sister.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Her little brother.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gimpel begin to feel about Elka?

2. When Gimpel has returned home after being separated and he has completed Elka's errand, what does he ask her?

3. After hearing of Elka's infidelity, what does the Rabbi tell Gimpel to do?

4. The morning after Gimpel has returned home from a long separation from Elka, who does Gimpel confront?

5. What does Elka confess on her deathbed?

(see the answer key)

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