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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are Gimpel and Elka married?
(a) Their new house.
(b) The synagogue.
(c) The bakery.
(d) The cemetery.

2. Gimpel is what?
(a) Ogre.
(b) Audio Assistant.
(c) Orphan.
(d) Overweight child.

3. What is the first thing Gimpel says about himself?
(a) He doesn't think himself worthy of life.
(b) He doesn't think himself a fool.
(c) He thinks himself handsome.
(d) He thinks himself a fool.

4. What is evident when Gimpel visits Elka?
(a) She already knows who he is.
(b) She doesn't like him.
(c) She is surprised to see him.
(d) She secretly loves him.

5. What does Gimpel say his foolishness consists of?
(a) He is easy to take in.
(b) He doesn't like people.
(c) He tells a lot of jokes.
(d) He is stupid.

Short Answer Questions

1. When he visits Elka's house, what takes Gimpel's breath away?

2. What is Gimpel's profession?

3. What is Gimpel's reasoning for considering marrying Elka?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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