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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rather than get angry himself, what does Gimpel do when presented with a prank?
(a) Calmly tells the pranksters he knows a joke when he hears one.
(b) Laughs and then tries the same joke on someone else.
(c) Believes the pranksters and hopes it does them some good.
(d) Runs away.

2. Why are the townspeople afraid of Elka?
(a) She is prone to rages and hits people.
(b) She is bad luck.
(c) She is a murderess.
(d) She has a fierce tongue.

3. When Gimpel has returned home after being separated and he has completed Elka's errand, what does he ask her?
(a) If she missed him.
(b) Why the kids aren't in bed.
(c) How she has been.
(d) Where the apprentice went.

4. What happens whenever Gimpel doesn't believe the pranksters?
(a) They try the prank on someone else.
(b) They admit they were pulling a prank.
(c) They get angry.
(d) They walk away.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Gimpel receive his nickname?

2. What wedding gift made Gimpel suspicious?

3. What do Gimpel and Elka have in common?

4. What is Gimpel's response to Elka's wedding night claims?

5. Where does Gimpel sleep during the week?

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