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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) His parents.
(c) The Farmer.
(d) The Rabbi.

2. Who is the main character of the story?
(a) The rabbi.
(b) The Devil.
(c) Elka.
(d) Gimpel.

3. When does Gimpel receive his nickname?
(a) As an adult.
(b) When he is a schoolboy.
(c) As a baby.
(d) He doesn't have a nickname.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Gimpel live?

2. What does the Rabbi's daughter make Gimpel do?

3. Gimpel is what?

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

5. Why are the townspeople afraid of Elka?

(see the answer key)

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