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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As a joke, what do the townspeople tell Gimpel has happened to his parents?
(a) They have moved to another town and left Gimpel behind.
(b) They have died.
(c) They have risen from the dead and are looking for him.
(d) They are in debt and have sold him to the farmer.

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

3. What does Gimpel say about his ability to fight back?
(a) He is no weakling but prefers to let it pass.
(b) His parents won't let him hit people.
(c) He beats people up when he gets angry.
(d) He is small and cannot fight.

4. How are Elka's premarital demands met?
(a) Gimpel takes a mistress.
(b) Gimpel builds a new house.
(c) The townspeople take up a collection.
(d) Gimpel buys a dog.

5. Why does Gimpel have to live with someone other than his parents?
(a) Both of his parents died.
(b) He was a bad child.
(c) He didn't like his parents.
(d) His dad died and his mother didn't want him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elka want before agreeing to marry Gimpel?

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

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

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

5. What does Gimpel say his foolishness consists of?

(see the answer key)

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