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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Gimpel receive his nickname?
(a) As a baby.
(b) As an adult.
(c) When he is a schoolboy.
(d) He doesn't have a nickname.

2. On the night of Gimpel's return after a lengthy separation, what does Elka's "brother" do to Gimpel?
(a) Hugs him and tells him he's glad Gimpel's home.
(b) Yells at Gimpel to leave.
(c) Jump from behind the oven and strikes him on the head.
(d) Ties Gimpel up and threatens to kill him.

3. As Gimpel ages, what does he say he comes to understand?
(a) Elka wronged him.
(b) He has passed his test.
(c) There really are no lies.
(d) He should've left his hometown long ago.

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

5. The morning after Gimpel has returned home from a long separation from Elka, who does Gimpel confront?
(a) Elka.
(b) The apprentice.
(c) The "brother."
(d) The rabbi.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Gimpel say he will meet death?

4. After his parents, who does Gimpel go to live with?

5. As a joke, what do the townspeople tell Gimpel has happened to his parents?

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