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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How had Gimpel felt previously about the person who brought Elka the food and money from Gimpel?
(a) Gimpel had thought he was a curmudgeon.
(b) Gimpel had seen him as a fellow fool.
(c) Gimpel had thought he was a busybody.
(d) Gimpel had seen him as an annoyance.

2. What is wrong with Elka when she becomes ill?
(a) She is insane.
(b) There is a growth on her breast.
(c) She is old.
(d) She has diabetes.

3. What honor and ritual is Gimpel responsible for at the birth celebration?
(a) None-- Elka is responsible for everything.
(b) The betrothal.
(c) The circumcision.
(d) The blessing and naming.

4. How does Gimpel feel about Elka's infidelity?
(a) Irritated.
(b) Happy.
(c) Confused.
(d) Bitter.

5. When he visits Elka's house, what takes Gimpel's breath away?
(a) The reeking smell.
(b) Elka's beauty.
(c) Elka's decorating skills.
(d) The amount of dust on everything.

Short Answer Questions

1. After hearing of Elka's infidelity, what does the Rabbi say Gimpel cannot do?

2. What happens four months after Gimpel and Elka get married?

3. Traditionally, what were husbands supposed to do while their wives were in childbirth?

4. What do Gimpel and Elka have in common?

5. What is Gimpel's nickname?

(see the answer key)

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