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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Rabbi hears what Gimpel has said about Elka's infidelity, what does he say?
(a) Elka deserves to be loved and forgiven.
(b) He knew that Gimpel would be happy in a new town.
(c) Gimpel eats too much.
(d) He will have to reconsider the case.

2. What advice is given to Gimpel regarding Elka's explanation about the child?
(a) Elka is a liar and he should already know that the child is not his.
(b) The same thing happened to Adam and Eve, and every woman is a descendant of Eve.
(c) Premature births do happen, so Gimpel should be grateful the child lived.
(d) God makes miracles every day.

3. What is Gimpel's reasoning in the resolution that he reached while separated from his wife?
(a) If he is Christian he wont be harassed as much.
(b) What's the good of not believing? Today it's your wife you don't belive, tomorrow it's God.
(c) He will get revenge on the townspeople for making him marry Elka.
(d) If he divorces Elka she will look like the fool.

4. Where does Gimpel believe he cannot be deceived?
(a) In the pub.
(b) In his dreams.
(c) The afterlife.
(d) On the road.

5. Instead of God or an afterlife, what does the the person in Gimpel's dream say is there?
(a) Eternal sleep.
(b) A thick mire.
(c) Another life on earth.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After seeing the suspicious wedding gift, what is Gimpel's resolution?

3. When Gimpel comes home over the weekends, what does Elka do?

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

5. What is wrong with Elka when she becomes ill?

(see the answer key)

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