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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 live?
(a) Frampol.
(b) Warsaw.
(c) London.
(d) Berlin.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Gimpel is what?

2. Who do the townspeople say lives with Elka?

3. What happens whenever Gimpel doesn't believe the pranksters?

4. Who is the narrator of the story?

5. Who is the main character of the story?

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