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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After seeing the suspicious wedding gift, what is Gimpel's resolution?
(a) He will see what comes of it.
(b) He will kill Elka first.
(c) He is resolved to embrace Christianity.
(d) He will run for his life.

2. What happens mid-week at the bakery?
(a) Gimpel meets a new love interest.
(b) The oven bursts and almost causes a fire.
(c) Gimpel gets fired from his job.
(d) Gimpel is caught stealing bread.

3. Who wants Gimpel to marry Elka?
(a) The Farmer.
(b) The Rabbi.
(c) His parents.
(d) The townspeople.

4. Traditionally, what were husbands supposed to do while their wives were in childbirth?
(a) Visit the Rabbi.
(b) Wait outside the birthing quarters and pray.
(c) Hold the wife's hand while she screamed.
(d) Visit the House of Prayer and repeat psalms.

5. What happens when the sexton announces the birth of Gimpel's child at the synagogue?
(a) The congregation cheers.
(b) There is silence.
(c) The House of Prayer rings with laughter.
(d) Gimpel is deafened with sobbing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although he is furious, why doesn't Gimpel awaken Elka in a rage?

2. What does the Rabbi's daughter make Gimpel do?

3. What does Elka give birth to?

4. While Elka is in labor, what does she scream to Gimpel?

5. Who beats up on Gimpel?

(see the answer key)

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