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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Gimpel states that he will "never marry that whore", what do the townspeople say?
(a) That no one blames him if he doesn't want to marry Elka.
(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 Elka is a prostitute.

2. Why are the townspeople afraid of Elka?
(a) She is a murderess.
(b) She is prone to rages and hits people.
(c) She is bad luck.
(d) She has a fierce tongue.

3. Who is the main character of the story?
(a) Gimpel.
(b) The rabbi.
(c) Elka.
(d) The Devil.

4. What falsehood do the townspeople tell Gimpel about Elka?
(a) Elka is a chaste maiden.
(b) Elka can't wait to meet Gimpel.
(c) Elka is in love with Gimpel.
(d) Elka is a Christian.

5. What is said about Elka at the wedding ceremony?
(a) She doesn't really love Gimpel.
(b) She isn't fit to be wed.
(c) She smells bad.
(d) She is both a widow and divorced.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Gimpel and Elka have in common?

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

4. What wedding gift made Gimpel suspicious?

5. As a joke, what do the townspeople tell Gimpel has happened to his parents?

(see the answer key)

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