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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gimpel's reasoning for considering marrying Elka?
(a) "Waste not, want not."
(b) He has heard that she is very pretty.
(c) He shouldn't be judgmental.
(d) When you're married the husband is the master and if that's agreeable with her, it's agreeable to him too.

2. Why are the townspeople afraid of Elka?
(a) She has a fierce tongue.
(b) She is prone to rages and hits people.
(c) She is a murderess.
(d) She is bad luck.

3. What falsehood do the townspeople tell Gimpel about Elka?
(a) Elka can't wait to meet Gimpel.
(b) Elka is a chaste maiden.
(c) Elka is a Christian.
(d) Elka is in love with Gimpel.

4. 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?
(a) "They are the fools."
(b) "Whoever tries to twist you up may his nose make a twist."
(c) "To hell with THEM!"
(d) "For he who causes his neighbor to feel shame loses Paradise himself."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What physical imperfection does Elka have?

2. When does Gimpel receive his nickname?

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

4. Why does Gimpel have to live with someone other than his parents?

5. What do Gimpel and Elka have in common?

(see the answer key)

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