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

2. Does Gimpel believe Elka's story about the child?
(a) He isn't sure.
(b) Yes, but he knows he can't tell fact from fiction, so really no.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

3. When Gimpel hints that Elka has fooled him, how does Elka respond?
(a) She is silent.
(b) She tells him that he is in fact a fool.
(c) She pretends not to know what he is talking about.
(d) She begins to sob uncontrollably.

4. Who calls Gimpel by his nickname?
(a) The townspeople.
(b) His parents.
(c) Himself.
(d) The rabbi.

5. Who does Gimpel use to send Elka food?
(a) The farmer.
(b) The baker.
(c) The rabbis.
(d) The apprentice.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Gimpel reiterates what he saw in his bed when he returned home after their separation, what does Elka do?

2. How much time passed before the rabbis could come to a decision regarding Gimpel's situation?

3. How does Gimpel feel on his way home at night after work?

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

5. What does Elka give birth to?

(see the answer key)

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