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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Because of Gimpel's thieving, what happens to Elka?
(a) She becomes over-accessorized.
(b) She becomes rich.
(c) She becomes the mother of the best-dressed baby in the land.
(d) She becomes fat and handsome.

2. After rationalizing Elka's behavior, what does Gimpel begin to agree with Elka on?
(a) That the baby is his.
(b) That Gimpel was hallucinating.
(c) That Gimpel is a fool.
(d) That the sky is green.

3. When does Gimpel receive his nickname?
(a) When he is a schoolboy.
(b) As an adult.
(c) As a baby.
(d) He doesn't have a nickname.

4. What does Elka tell Gimpel to do as soon as she sees him in the house?
(a) Go back to the bakery.
(b) Check on the goat.
(c) Tell the children he is back.
(d) Lay next to her.

5. What is Gimpel's nickname?
(a) Gimpel the Dunce.
(b) Gimpel the Stupid.
(c) Gimpel the Fool.
(d) Gimpel the Butthead.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gimpel do while Elka is in childbirth?

2. What physical imperfection does Elka have?

3. When presented with accusations of infidelity, what does Elka do?

4. How does Gimpel begin to forget his sorrow?

5. Instead of raisins, what do the other children put in Gimpel's hand?

(see the answer key)

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