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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 doesn't want to be celibate.
(c) He tells her he already has a house built for them.
(d) He is allergic to dogs.

3. When Gimpel asks Elka about all the negative things he has heard about her and asks that she not be deceitful, what does Elka say?
(a) "To hell with THEM!"
(b) "Whoever tries to twist you up may his nose make a twist."
(c) "For he who causes his neighbor to feel shame loses Paradise himself."
(d) "They are the fools."

4. What is happening as Gimpel walks to Elka's house?
(a) It starts to rain.
(b) The Rabbi is advising Gimpel on how to propose to Elka.
(c) The townspeople are hollering and chorusing.
(d) The Baker is running after Gimpel to talk him out of it.

5. Gimpel is what?
(a) Ogre.
(b) Orphan.
(c) Audio Assistant.
(d) Overweight child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Rabbi's daughter make Gimpel do?

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

3. What is evident when Gimpel visits Elka?

4. Where are Gimpel and Elka married?

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

(see the answer key)

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