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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the feast celebrating the birth of their child, what does Elka ask Gimpel?
(a) If he still loves her.
(b) If he is happy.
(c) Why he is silent.
(d) Why he isn't tired.

2. What does Elka give birth to?
(a) Twins.
(b) A Boy.
(c) A Girl.
(d) A Hermaphrodite.

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

4. After rationalizing Elka's behavior, what does Gimpel begin to agree with Elka on?
(a) That Gimpel was hallucinating.
(b) That Gimpel is a fool.
(c) That the baby is his.
(d) That the sky is green.

5. What is Gimpel resolved to do while he is separated from Elka?
(a) Divorce Elka.
(b) Burn down the city.
(c) Become a Christian.
(d) Always believe what he is told.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gimpel returns home after months of being away, who does Gimpel see in the bed next to Elka?

2. After Gimpel enters his house, what does he hear?

3. Who is the third person that Gimpel has to live with?

4. What physical imperfection does Elka have?

5. The morning after talking with the Rabbi, where does Gimpel go?

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