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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 bluntly states that Elka has borne a bastard, what does Elka claim?
(a) Gimpel is the father.
(b) Gimpel knew she was pregnant when he married her.
(c) The child is a miracle from God.
(d) She has borne the new Jesus.

2. What is the final expression on Elka's face after she confesses to Gimpel?
(a) She is smiling.
(b) She drops a single tear.
(c) Her mouth is agape.
(d) She is frowning.

3. Why does Elka make her deathbed confession?
(a) She just thought Gimpel should know.
(b) She is hallucinating.
(c) She wants Gimpel to know he wasn't her true love.
(d) She wants to go clean to her maker.

4. What is Gimpel's response to Elka's wedding night claims?
(a) He likes the idea of having two houses.
(b) He is resolute on being celibate.
(c) He has a headache too.
(d) Elka had the ritual bath yesterday, which happens after her monthly is over.

5. What does Elka do ten times a day?
(a) Threaten to divorce Gimpel.
(b) Pray.
(c) Eat.
(d) Tell Gimpel how much she loves him.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gimpel has returned home after being separated and he has completed Elka's errand, what does he ask her?

2. By the time he is older, how has Gimpel's career progressed?

3. When the Rabbi hears what Gimpel has said about Elka's infidelity, what does he say?

4. What is Gimpel's reasoning in the resolution that he reached while separated from his wife?

5. What is Gimpel resolved to do while he is separated from Elka?

(see the answer key)

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