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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Judging by Gimpel's description, how is Elka's current living situation?
(a) Very poor.
(b) Very wealthy.
(c) Very dusty.
(d) Very clean.

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

3. 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.

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

5. What does Gimpel say his foolishness consists of?
(a) He tells a lot of jokes.
(b) He is easy to take in.
(c) He is stupid.
(d) He doesn't like people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the true relation of the person who lives with Elka?

2. How are Elka's premarital demands met?

3. What wedding gift made Gimpel suspicious?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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