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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Elka tell Gimpel to do as soon as she sees him in the house?
(a) Tell the children he is back.
(b) Lay next to her.
(c) Go back to the bakery.
(d) Check on the goat.

2. When the rabbi sends for Gimpel, after a long separation from Elka, what does the rabbi ask?
(a) If Gimpel is ready to divorce Elka.
(b) If Gimpel is sure he was wrong about his wife.
(c) If Gimpel has been praying enough.
(d) If Gimpel is ready to marry someone else.

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

4. What is the final expression on Elka's face after she confesses to Gimpel?
(a) She is frowning.
(b) Her mouth is agape.
(c) She drops a single tear.
(d) She is smiling.

5. Who calls Gimpel by his nickname?
(a) His parents.
(b) The rabbi.
(c) Himself.
(d) The townspeople.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Gimpel and Elka married?

2. What story does Elka tell Gimpel in an attempt to convince him that the child is his?

3. When the Rabbi hears what Gimpel has said about Elka's infidelity, what does he say?

4. What do Gimpel and Elka have in common?

5. When did Gimpel's opinion of the person who delivered bread to Elka for him change?

(see the answer key)

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