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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the narrator of the story?
(a) Gimpel.
(b) Elka.
(c) The rabbi.
(d) The Spirit of Evil.

2. What is the first thing Gimpel says about himself?
(a) He thinks himself handsome.
(b) He doesn't think himself worthy of life.
(c) He doesn't think himself a fool.
(d) He thinks himself a fool.

3. Instead of raisins, what do the other children put in Gimpel's hand?
(a) Grapes.
(b) Goat turds.
(c) Prunes.
(d) Rocks.

4. Who follows Gimpel to Elka's house?
(a) The townspeople.
(b) Gimpel's parents.
(c) The Baker.
(d) The Rabbi.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Gimpel go to for advice?

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

3. What falsehood do the townspeople tell Gimpel about Elka?

4. Where does Gimpel live?

5. Who do the townspeople say lives with Elka?

(see the answer key)

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