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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of the story, how does Gimpel say the afterlife will be?
(a) A craps shoot.
(b) A relief.
(c) A burning pit just as the Spirit of Evil said.
(d) Real, without ridicule, complication or deception.

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

3. What does Gimpel do while Elka is in childbirth?
(a) Waits outside the birthing quarters and prays.
(b) Holds Elka's hand while she screams.
(c) Visits the House of Prayer and repeats psalms.
(d) Visits the Rabbi.

4. What does the Rabbi's daughter make Gimpel do?
(a) Kiss the wall.
(b) Trip and fall.
(c) Give her some bread.
(d) Kiss her.

5. Who is the main character of the story?
(a) Elka.
(b) Gimpel.
(c) The rabbi.
(d) The Devil.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gimpel hints that Elka has fooled him, how does Elka respond?

2. The day after Elka's explanation about the child, who does Gimpel visit to talk things over?

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

4. Judging by Gimpel's description, how is Elka's current living situation?

5. After her death, who does Elka think she has fooled?

(see the answer key)

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