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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Gimpel told he owes thanks to?
(a) The Yanover rabbi.
(b) Elka.
(c) The farmer.
(d) The baker.

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

3. Judging by Gimpel's description, how is Elka's current living situation?
(a) Very dusty.
(b) Very poor.
(c) Very wealthy.
(d) Very clean.

4. The morning after Gimpel has returned home from a long separation from Elka, who does Gimpel confront?
(a) The rabbi.
(b) The "brother."
(c) Elka.
(d) The apprentice.

5. What advice is given to Gimpel?
(a) That he is foolish and should accept it.
(b) That he his not a fool. They are the fools.
(c) That he should bake more bread.
(d) That he should laugh off the jokes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although he is furious, why doesn't Gimpel awaken Elka in a rage?

2. Even though Gimpel wanted to sleep at home, where does he stay instead?

3. What is wrong with Elka when she becomes ill?

4. After the feast celebrating the birth of their child, what does Elka ask Gimpel?

5. In order to avoid a scandal, what does Gimpel do?

(see the answer key)

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