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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Gimpel and Elka have in common?
(a) They are both orphans.
(b) They both have children.
(c) They love each other.
(d) They both smell bad.

2. What is wrong with Elka when she becomes ill?
(a) She has diabetes.
(b) She is insane.
(c) There is a growth on her breast.
(d) She is old.

3. What does Gimpel do while Elka is in childbirth?
(a) Waits outside the birthing quarters and prays.
(b) Visits the House of Prayer and repeats psalms.
(c) Visits the Rabbi.
(d) Holds Elka's hand while she screams.

4. After GImpel has returned from checking on the goat, how does Elka respond to Gimpel's questions?
(a) She sobs.
(b) Acts like she doesn't know what he's talking about.
(c) She tells Gimpel the children always stay up late.
(d) She smothers him in kisses.

5. Gimpel is what?
(a) Ogre.
(b) Orphan.
(c) Overweight child.
(d) Audio Assistant.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What advice does the apprentice give Gimpel?

3. The day after Elka's explanation about the child, who does Gimpel visit to talk things over?

4. How long does Gimpel live with Elka?

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

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