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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wants Gimpel to marry Elka?
(a) The townspeople.
(b) The Rabbi.
(c) The Farmer.
(d) His parents.

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

3. What is Gimpel's nickname?
(a) Gimpel the Stupid.
(b) Gimpel the Butthead.
(c) Gimpel the Dunce.
(d) Gimpel the Fool.

4. Who do the townspeople say lives with Elka?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her little sister.
(d) Her little brother.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Who is the narrator of the story?

3. How are Elka's premarital demands met?

4. What is the true relation of the person who lives with Elka?

5. What does Gimpel say his foolishness consists of?

(see the answer key)

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