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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After hearing of Elka's infidelity, what does the Rabbi say Gimpel cannot do?
(a) Re-marry.
(b) Divorce Elka.
(c) Contact Elka.
(d) Forgive Elka.

2. After Gimpel enters his house, what does he hear?
(a) The baby crying.
(b) Double snores.
(c) Elka fighting with his new girlfriend.
(d) Elka sobbing.

3. How does Gimpel describe the person who brings food to Elka?
(a) As a goodhearted lad.
(b) As a bum.
(c) As a thief.
(d) As a curmudgeon.

4. When Gimpel returns home after months of being away, who does Gimpel see in the bed next to Elka?
(a) The apprentice.
(b) The baker.
(c) The Yanover rabbi.
(d) The farmer.

5. After rationalizing Elka's behavior, what does Gimpel begin to agree with Elka on?
(a) That Gimpel was hallucinating.
(b) That the sky is green.
(c) That the baby is his.
(d) That Gimpel is a fool.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Gimpel want to go?

2. When Gimpel comes home over the weekends, what does Elka do?

3. How does Gimpel begin to feel about Elka?

4. On the night of Gimpel's return after a lengthy separation, what does Elka's "brother" do to Gimpel?

5. Who beats up on Gimpel?

(see the answer key)

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