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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The day after Elka's explanation about the child, who does Gimpel visit to talk things over?
(a) The baker.
(b) The townspeople.
(c) The schoolmaster.
(d) The Rabbi.

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

4. What physical imperfection does Elka have?
(a) She is missing her left arm.
(b) She has twelve fingers.
(c) She walks with a limp.
(d) She can't have children.

5. What is Gimpel's defense against being called foolish?
(a) Everything is possible.
(b) He is stupid.
(c) He can't tell when people are kidding.
(d) He likes jokes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gimpel's reasoning for considering marrying Elka?

2. What happens whenever Gimpel doesn't believe the pranksters?

3. After rationalizing Elka's behavior, what does Gimpel begin to agree with Elka on?

4. After Gimpel reiterates what he saw in his bed when he returned home after their separation, what does Elka do?

5. How many children did Elka bear Gimpel?

(see the answer key)

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