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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Gimpel reiterates what he saw in his bed when he returned home after their separation, what does Elka do?
(a) Beg for forgiveness.
(b) Yells and says an evil spirit has taken root inside Gimpel and dazzles his sight.
(c) Admit her wrongdoing.
(d) Sends him out to look at the goat again.

2. What does Gimpel say most men would do in his situation?
(a) Sleep more.
(b) Demand more sex from his wife.
(c) Take French leave and disappear.
(d) Work more.

3. What honor and ritual is Gimpel responsible for at the birth celebration?
(a) The betrothal.
(b) The circumcision.
(c) None-- Elka is responsible for everything.
(d) The blessing and naming.

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

5. What festivities occurred at Gimpel and Elka's wedding?
(a) Poker and Yahtzee were played.
(b) None--no one came to the wedding.
(c) Eating contests.
(d) Drinking, singing and dancing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Elka give birth to?

3. What did the person do that Gimpel owes thanks to?

4. When Gimpel states that he will "never marry that whore", what do the townspeople say?

5. At the end of Elka's life, what does Gimpel spend a fortune on?

(see the answer key)

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