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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do townspeople react to Gimpel's actions regarding the event that occurred while the couple was separated?
(a) They refreshed their spirits.
(b) They didn't react for they they had stopped caring.
(c) They threw a party.
(d) They were angry.

2. Who beats up on Gimpel?
(a) Elka.
(b) The townspeople.
(c) Elka's "little brother"/bastard.
(d) The baker.

3. Instead of raisins, what do the other children put in Gimpel's hand?
(a) Goat turds.
(b) Prunes.
(c) Grapes.
(d) Rocks.

4. What does Gimpel imagine Elka's expression says after she has passed away?
(a) "I'm dying but I'm hungry."
(b) "I am forever sorry for what I did to you, Gimpel."
(c) "I always loved you."
(d) "I deceived Gimpel. That was the meaning of my brief life."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the true relation of the person who lives with Elka?

2. Where does Gimpel sleep during the week?

3. What is Gimpel's response to Elka's wedding night claims?

4. By the time he is older, how has Gimpel's career progressed?

5. After hearing of Elka's infidelity, what does the Rabbi tell Gimpel to do?

(see the answer key)

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