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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although he is furious, why doesn't Gimpel awaken Elka in a rage?
(a) He knows the baby likes to sleep next to its mother.
(b) He is jealous that Elka has won over his new girlfriend.
(c) He isn't really angry.
(d) He doesn't want to awaken the baby with fright.

2. When Gimpel has returned home after being separated and he has completed Elka's errand, what does he ask her?
(a) How she has been.
(b) Where the apprentice went.
(c) If she missed him.
(d) Why the kids aren't in bed.

3. After her big confession to Gimpel, what does Elka do?
(a) She falls asleep.
(b) She asks about the goat again.
(c) She recovers.
(d) She dies.

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

5. Where does Gimpel want to go?
(a) Berlin.
(b) To hell.
(c) Paris.
(d) Off to another town.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gimpel begin to forget his sorrow?

2. What is Gimpel's response to Elka's wedding night claims?

3. What does a mid-week event allow Gimpel to do?

4. What does Gimpel steal for Elka?

5. Rather than get angry himself, what does Gimpel do when presented with a prank?

(see the answer key)

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