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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 Devil.
(b) The rabbi.
(c) Elka.
(d) Gimpel.

2. When Gimpel states that he will "never marry that whore", what do the townspeople say?
(a) That Elka is a prostitute.
(b) That he should be ashamed of giving Elka a bad name and they can have him fined by the Rabbi.
(c) That he should be glad that she's easy.
(d) That no one blames him if he doesn't want to marry Elka.

3. When he visits Elka's house, what takes Gimpel's breath away?
(a) Elka's decorating skills.
(b) Elka's beauty.
(c) The amount of dust on everything.
(d) The reeking smell.

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

5. Who do the townspeople say lives with Elka?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her little brother.
(c) Her little sister.
(d) Her uncle.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What physical imperfection does Elka have?

3. How does Elka look when Gimpel visits her home?

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

5. Where are Gimpel and Elka married?

(see the answer key)

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