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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 walks with a limp.
(b) She can't have children.
(c) She has twelve fingers.
(d) She is missing her left arm.

2. Who follows Gimpel to Elka's house?
(a) Gimpel's parents.
(b) The Rabbi.
(c) The Baker.
(d) The townspeople.

3. Where are Gimpel and Elka married?
(a) The synagogue.
(b) The cemetery.
(c) Their new house.
(d) The bakery.

4. What does Gimpel see in his bed next to Elka?
(a) The baby.
(b) A man's form.
(c) An empty space for him to sleep.
(d) His new love interest.

5. When Gimpel awakens after dreaming of Elka, what mementos does he have?
(a) Stray hairs from his children.
(b) The feel of Elka's lips and taste of her tears.
(c) An ancient Torah by his bed of straw.
(d) Scratches from the Spirit of Evil.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rather than get angry himself, what does Gimpel do when presented with a prank?

2. What was the original language of "Gimpel the Fool"?

3. What happens four months after Gimpel and Elka get married?

4. Instead of raisins, what do the other children put in Gimpel's hand?

5. Why does Gimpel have to live with someone other than his parents?

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