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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) Divorce Elka.
(b) Re-marry.
(c) Contact Elka.
(d) Forgive Elka.

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

3. If Elka's premarital request isn't met, what does she say can happen?
(a) She will scream.
(b) She will berate the townspeople until her needs are met.
(c) Everyone can kiss her you-know-what.
(d) She will cry.

4. Gimpel states that, "All kinds of things happened," but what else does he say about these events?
(a) He neither saw nor heard, simply believed.
(b) They only happened in his mind.
(c) He was angered by these events.
(d) Because of these things he left Elka.

5. When the Rabbi hears what Gimpel has said about Elka's infidelity, what does he say?
(a) Gimpel eats too much.
(b) He knew that Gimpel would be happy in a new town.
(c) Elka deserves to be loved and forgiven.
(d) He will have to reconsider the case.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Elka's response to Gimpel's evidence that the child is not his?

2. Who do the townspeople say lives with Elka?

3. What is Gimpel's objection to Elka's premarital requirement?

4. What is wrong with Elka when she becomes ill?

5. After rationalizing Elka's behavior, what does Gimpel begin to agree with Elka on?

(see the answer key)

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