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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 narrator of the story?
(a) The rabbi.
(b) Elka.
(c) Gimpel.
(d) The Spirit of Evil.

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

3. What physical imperfection does Elka have?
(a) She has twelve fingers.
(b) She can't have children.
(c) She is missing her left arm.
(d) She walks with a limp.

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

5. Where does Gimpel want to go?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Off to another town.
(c) To hell.
(d) Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the main character of the story?

2. What do Gimpel and Elka have in common?

3. What festivities occurred at Gimpel and Elka's wedding?

4. What is happening as Gimpel walks to Elka's house?

5. What is evident when Gimpel visits Elka?

(see the answer key)

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