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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. If Elka's premarital request isn't met, what does she say can happen?
(a) She will cry.
(b) Everyone can kiss her you-know-what.
(c) She will scream.
(d) She will berate the townspeople until her needs are met.

3. What does the Rabbi's daughter make Gimpel do?
(a) Kiss her.
(b) Kiss the wall.
(c) Give her some bread.
(d) Trip and fall.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Gimpel's defense against being called foolish?

3. Who calls Gimpel by his nickname?

4. Who does Gimpel go to for advice?

5. What is Gimpel's objection to Elka's premarital requirement?

(see the answer key)

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