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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gimpel say his foolishness consists of?
(a) He is stupid.
(b) He tells a lot of jokes.
(c) He doesn't like people.
(d) He is easy to take in.

2. What is Elka's response to Gimpel's evidence that the child is not his?
(a) The child has Gimpel's nose.
(b) Gimpel was wrong about being infertile.
(c) She reiterates that Gimpel knew she was pregnant before he married her.
(d) The child is his; it was just a premature birth.

3. When the rabbi sends for Gimpel, after a long separation from Elka, what does the rabbi ask?
(a) If Gimpel is ready to divorce Elka.
(b) If Gimpel is ready to marry someone else.
(c) If Gimpel has been praying enough.
(d) If Gimpel is sure he was wrong about his wife.

4. Who is the child named after?
(a) Gimpel's mother.
(b) Gimpel's father.
(c) Elka's father.
(d) Elka's mother.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Gimpel's opinion of the person who delivered bread to Elka for him change?

2. Who is the narrator of the story?

3. What physical imperfection does Elka have?

4. After GImpel has returned from checking on the goat, how does Elka respond to Gimpel's questions?

5. What is evident when Gimpel visits Elka?

(see the answer key)

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