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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Gimpel states that he will "never marry that whore", what do the townspeople say?
(a) That no one blames him if he doesn't want to marry Elka.
(b) That he should be glad that she's easy.
(c) That he should be ashamed of giving Elka a bad name and they can have him fined by the Rabbi.
(d) That Elka is a prostitute.

2. What does Elka want before agreeing to marry Gimpel?
(a) A vow of celibacy from Gimpel.
(b) A new puppy.
(c) A dowry of fifty guilders.
(d) A house built to her specifications.

3. Who does Gimpel go to for advice?
(a) The Baker.
(b) The Farmer.
(c) His parents.
(d) The Rabbi.

4. Rather than get angry himself, what does Gimpel do when presented with a prank?
(a) Laughs and then tries the same joke on someone else.
(b) Believes the pranksters and hopes it does them some good.
(c) Runs away.
(d) Calmly tells the pranksters he knows a joke when he hears one.

5. After wanting to go home mid-week, who does Gimpel go to for advice?
(a) The farmer.
(b) The baby.
(c) The baker.
(d) The Rabbi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Instead of raisins, what do the other children put in Gimpel's hand?

2. When Gimpel hints that Elka has fooled him, how does Elka respond?

3. Who do the townspeople say lives with Elka?

4. How does Gimpel describe the person who brings food to Elka?

5. How does Gimpel feel about Elka's infidelity?

(see the answer key)

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