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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are Elka's premarital demands met?
(a) Gimpel builds a new house.
(b) Gimpel buys a dog.
(c) Gimpel takes a mistress.
(d) The townspeople take up a collection.

2. What is evident when Gimpel visits Elka?
(a) She secretly loves him.
(b) She is surprised to see him.
(c) She doesn't like him.
(d) She already knows who he is.

3. What is Gimpel's profession?
(a) Goldsmith.
(b) Pimp.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Baker.

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

5. What advice is given to Gimpel?
(a) That he his not a fool. They are the fools.
(b) That he should laugh off the jokes.
(c) That he is foolish and should accept it.
(d) That he should bake more bread.

Short Answer Questions

1. If Elka's premarital request isn't met, what does she say can happen?

2. What does Gimpel say about his ability to fight back?

3. Who is the third person that Gimpel has to live with?

4. Who is the main character of the story?

5. Who is the narrator of the story?

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