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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The morning after talking with the Rabbi, where does Gimpel go?
(a) To see the baker.
(b) To see the Rabbi again.
(c) To another town.
(d) To see Elka.

2. What does Elka want before agreeing to marry Gimpel?
(a) A house built to her specifications.
(b) A new puppy.
(c) A dowry of fifty guilders.
(d) A vow of celibacy from Gimpel.

3. What does a mid-week event allow Gimpel to do?
(a) Get a new job.
(b) Admit to his thieving.
(c) Go home to sleep in his own bed.
(d) Leave Elka and marry someone else.

4. How does Gimpel begin to feel about Elka?
(a) He loves her.
(b) He hates her.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) He is ambivalent.

5. How does Gimpel describe the person who brings food to Elka?
(a) As a goodhearted lad.
(b) As a thief.
(c) As a curmudgeon.
(d) As a bum.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the night of Gimpel's return after a lengthy separation, what does Elka's "brother" do to Gimpel?

2. Who follows Gimpel to Elka's house?

3. What does Elka confess on her deathbed?

4. What does Gimpel say most men would do in his situation?

5. Where does Gimpel sleep during the week?

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