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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After seeing the suspicious wedding gift, what is Gimpel's resolution?
(a) He is resolved to embrace Christianity.
(b) He will see what comes of it.
(c) He will kill Elka first.
(d) He will run for his life.

2. What is Gimpel's objection to Elka's premarital requirement?
(a) He tells her it's the bride, not the groom, who offers a dowry.
(b) He tells her he already has a house built for them.
(c) He doesn't want to be celibate.
(d) He is allergic to dogs.

3. What is Gimpel's defense against being called foolish?
(a) Everything is possible.
(b) He likes jokes.
(c) He is stupid.
(d) He can't tell when people are kidding.

4. After his parents, who does Gimpel go to live with?
(a) His Grandfather.
(b) His Uncle.
(c) A farmer.
(d) The Rabbi.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who follows Gimpel to Elka's house?

2. Where are Gimpel and Elka married?

3. When Gimpel asks Elka about all the negative things he has heard about her and asks that she not be deceitful, what does Elka say?

4. Why does Gimpel have to live with someone other than his parents?

5. Who is the main character of the story?

(see the answer key)

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