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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What falsehood do the townspeople tell Gimpel about Elka?
(a) Elka is a Christian.
(b) Elka is a chaste maiden.
(c) Elka is in love with Gimpel.
(d) Elka can't wait to meet Gimpel.

2. Who is Gimpel told he owes thanks to?
(a) The baker.
(b) Elka.
(c) The farmer.
(d) The Yanover rabbi.

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

4. While Elka is in labor, what does she scream to Gimpel?
(a) "You suck!"
(b) "Pray for us!"
(c) "I hate you!"
(d) "I'm going. Forgive me!"

5. After the feast celebrating the birth of their child, what does Elka ask Gimpel?
(a) If he is happy.
(b) If he still loves her.
(c) Why he is silent.
(d) Why he isn't tired.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gimpel have to live with someone other than his parents?

2. Rather than get angry himself, what does Gimpel do when presented with a prank?

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

4. After GImpel has returned from checking on the goat, how does Elka respond to Gimpel's questions?

5. What does Gimpel tell Elka on her deathbed?

(see the answer key)

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