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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rather than get angry himself, what does Gimpel do when presented with a prank?
(a) Believes the pranksters and hopes it does them some good.
(b) Laughs and then tries the same joke on someone else.
(c) Runs away.
(d) Calmly tells the pranksters he knows a joke when he hears one.

2. When does Gimpel receive his nickname?
(a) As an adult.
(b) He doesn't have a nickname.
(c) When he is a schoolboy.
(d) As a baby.

3. Who calls Gimpel by his nickname?
(a) His parents.
(b) The rabbi.
(c) The townspeople.
(d) Himself.

4. Instead of raisins, what do the other children put in Gimpel's hand?
(a) Goat turds.
(b) Rocks.
(c) Grapes.
(d) Prunes.

5. What happens whenever Gimpel doesn't believe the pranksters?
(a) They get angry.
(b) They walk away.
(c) They admit they were pulling a prank.
(d) They try the prank on someone else.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Gimpel live?

3. Who is the main character of the story?

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

5. What is Gimpel's reasoning for considering marrying Elka?

(see the answer key)

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