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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gimpel imagine Elka's expression says after she has passed away?
(a) "I deceived Gimpel. That was the meaning of my brief life."
(b) "I always loved you."
(c) "I am forever sorry for what I did to you, Gimpel."
(d) "I'm dying but I'm hungry."

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

3. Initially, what does Gimpel want to do to the Spirit of Evil?
(a) Tell him he doesn't exist.
(b) Worship him.
(c) Snatch him by the tail.
(d) Ask him more questions.

4. What is Gimpel's response to Elka's wedding night claims?
(a) He has a headache too.
(b) He is resolute on being celibate.
(c) He likes the idea of having two houses.
(d) Elka had the ritual bath yesterday, which happens after her monthly is over.

5. What does the person in Gimpel's dream say about God?
(a) God is weak.
(b) There is no God.
(c) They are enemies.
(d) They are friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the final expression on Elka's face after she confesses to Gimpel?

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

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

4. What happens whenever Gimpel doesn't believe the pranksters?

5. Why does Elka make her deathbed confession?

(see the answer key)

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