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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What physical imperfection does Elka have?
(a) She is missing her left arm.
(b) She walks with a limp.
(c) She can't have children.
(d) She has twelve fingers.

2. Who is the third person that Gimpel has to live with?
(a) Elka.
(b) The Farmer.
(c) The Baker.
(d) The Rabbi.

3. When he visits Elka's house, what takes Gimpel's breath away?
(a) The reeking smell.
(b) The amount of dust on everything.
(c) Elka's beauty.
(d) Elka's decorating skills.

4. What does Elka confess on her deathbed?
(a) Their children are not Gimpel's.
(b) She has always loved Gimpel.
(c) She doesn't believe in God.
(d) She has never loved Gimpel.

5. After his parents, who does Gimpel go to live with?
(a) The Rabbi.
(b) His Grandfather.
(c) A farmer.
(d) His Uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children did Elka bear Gimpel?

2. What happens while Gimpel and Elka are separated?

3. What advice is given to Gimpel?

4. What is Elka's response to Gimpel's evidence that the child is not his?

5. Even though Gimpel wanted to sleep at home, where does he stay instead?

(see the answer key)

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