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

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

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

4. What is Gimpel's reasoning for considering marrying Elka?
(a) "Waste not, want not."
(b) He has heard that she is very pretty.
(c) When you're married the husband is the master and if that's agreeable with her, it's agreeable to him too.
(d) He shouldn't be judgmental.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Judging by Gimpel's description, how is Elka's current living situation?

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

3. Gimpel is what?

4. Who is the narrator of the story?

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

(see the answer key)

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