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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the narrator of the story?
(a) Elka.
(b) Gimpel.
(c) The Spirit of Evil.
(d) The rabbi.

2. How does Elka look when Gimpel visits her home?
(a) She is dressed in red silk and preparing tea.
(b) She is naked.
(c) She is barefoot, wearing a worn plush gown with her hair in braids.
(d) She is still in her flannel pajamas with her hair all messy.

3. Judging by Gimpel's description, how is Elka's current living situation?
(a) Very poor.
(b) Very clean.
(c) Very wealthy.
(d) Very dusty.

4. What story does Elka tell Gimpel in an attempt to convince him that the child is his?
(a) An angel came to Elka in a dream and told her she would be the mother to the second coming of Christ.
(b) Elka's grandmother, whom she resembles, carried for the same short amount of time.
(c) Gimpel was drunk one night nine months ago and came to visit her.
(d) The child has Gimpel's nose and ears.

5. When did Gimpel's opinion of the person who delivered bread to Elka for him change?
(a) After the rabbi said prayers for Elka.
(b) After the farmer grew vegetables for Elka.
(c) After the baker started visiting the house.
(d) After the apprentice started visiting the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gimpel begin to feel about Elka?

2. Where does Gimpel want to go?

3. What is Gimpel's objection to Elka's premarital requirement?

4. The morning after Gimpel has returned home from a long separation from Elka, who does Gimpel confront?

5. How long does Gimpel live with Elka?

(see the answer key)

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