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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the true relation of the person who lives with Elka?
(a) He is her uncle.
(b) He is her illegitimate son.
(c) He is her cousin.
(d) He is her brother.

2. Where does Gimpel live?
(a) Warsaw.
(b) London.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Frampol.

3. Does Gimpel believe Elka's story about the child?
(a) Yes, but he knows he can't tell fact from fiction, so really no.
(b) No.
(c) He isn't sure.
(d) Yes.

4. What is Gimpel's objection to Elka's premarital requirement?
(a) He tells her it's the bride, not the groom, who offers a dowry.
(b) He is allergic to dogs.
(c) He doesn't want to be celibate.
(d) He tells her he already has a house built for them.

5. While appearing to Gimpel in a dream, what does this dream person say to Gimpel?
(a) Gimpel should repent.
(b) Since the whole world deceives Gimpel, he should deceive the world in return.
(c) Gimpel is bound for hell.
(d) Elka yearns for Gimpel in the afterlife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gimpel see in his bed next to Elka?

2. What does Gimpel say his foolishness consists of?

3. Who is the child named after?

4. What does Gimpel do after Elka's death?

5. What does Elka do ten times a day?

(see the answer key)

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