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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What is happening as Gimpel walks to Elka's house?
(a) The Baker is running after Gimpel to talk him out of it.
(b) It starts to rain.
(c) The Rabbi is advising Gimpel on how to propose to Elka.
(d) The townspeople are hollering and chorusing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who follows Gimpel to Elka's house?

2. What physical imperfection does Elka have?

3. After his parents, who does Gimpel go to live with?

4. How does Elka look when Gimpel visits her home?

5. Who is the narrator of the story?

(see the answer key)

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