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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 doesn't want to be celibate.
(c) He is allergic to dogs.
(d) He tells her he already has a house built for them.

2. After seeing the suspicious wedding gift, what is Gimpel's resolution?
(a) He will see what comes of it.
(b) He will kill Elka first.
(c) He is resolved to embrace Christianity.
(d) He will run for his life.

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

4. As a joke, what do the townspeople tell Gimpel has happened to his parents?
(a) They are in debt and have sold him to the farmer.
(b) They have risen from the dead and are looking for him.
(c) They have moved to another town and left Gimpel behind.
(d) They have died.

5. What is Gimpel's defense against being called foolish?
(a) He is stupid.
(b) Everything is possible.
(c) He likes jokes.
(d) He can't tell when people are kidding.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is said about Elka at the wedding ceremony?

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

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

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

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

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