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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gimpel have to live with someone other than his parents?
(a) He didn't like his parents.
(b) He was a bad child.
(c) His dad died and his mother didn't want him.
(d) Both of his parents died.

2. Who wants Gimpel to marry Elka?
(a) The Farmer.
(b) His parents.
(c) The Rabbi.
(d) The townspeople.

3. What does Gimpel say most men would do in his situation?
(a) Demand more sex from his wife.
(b) Take French leave and disappear.
(c) Sleep more.
(d) Work more.

4. While on her deathbed, what does Elka ask Gimpel to do?
(a) Make sure she is cremated.
(b) Take care of his children.
(c) Check on the goat one last time.
(d) Forgive her.

5. What happens on Gimpel and Elka's wedding night?
(a) Elka locks Gimpel out of the bedroom.
(b) Gimpel falls alseep before Elka does.
(c) Gimpel surprises Elka with a new house.
(d) Gimpel breaks his vow of celebacy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children did Elka bear Gimpel?

2. After wanting to go home mid-week, who does Gimpel go to for advice?

3. How does Gimpel feel on his way home at night after work?

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

5. What is Gimpel's defense against being called foolish?

(see the answer key)

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