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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Both of his parents died.
(d) He didn't like his parents.

2. What is said about Elka at the wedding ceremony?
(a) She doesn't really love Gimpel.
(b) She isn't fit to be wed.
(c) She smells bad.
(d) She is both a widow and divorced.

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

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

5. What advice is given to Gimpel?
(a) That he is foolish and should accept it.
(b) That he should bake more bread.
(c) That he his not a fool. They are the fools.
(d) That he should laugh off the jokes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Gimpel say his foolishness consists of?

3. What is Gimpel's profession?

4. What is Gimpel's reasoning for considering marrying Elka?

5. What festivities occurred at Gimpel and Elka's wedding?

(see the answer key)

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