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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Gimpel states that, "All kinds of things happened," but what else does he say about these events?
(a) He was angered by these events.
(b) He neither saw nor heard, simply believed.
(c) Because of these things he left Elka.
(d) They only happened in his mind.

2. What is the true relation of the person who lives with Elka?
(a) He is her uncle.
(b) He is her cousin.
(c) He is her brother.
(d) He is her illegitimate son.

3. What is Gimpel's profession?
(a) Baker.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Goldsmith.
(d) Pimp.

4. How does Gimpel rationalize Elka's behavior?
(a) "Anything is possible"
(b) "She loves someone else."
(c) "You can't live without errors."
(d) "I have done the same."

5. What does Gimpel imagine Elka's expression says after she has passed away?
(a) "I always loved you."
(b) "I am forever sorry for what I did to you, Gimpel."
(c) "I deceived Gimpel. That was the meaning of my brief life."
(d) "I'm dying but I'm hungry."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the person Gimpel confronts tell Gimpel to do?

2. After Gimpel and Elka's separation, why does Gimpel not want a scandal?

3. How does Gimpel feel about Elka's infidelity?

4. Does Gimpel believe Elka's story about the child?

5. Why does Gimpel have to live with someone other than his parents?

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