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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Judging by Gimpel's description, how is Elka's current living situation?
(a) Very wealthy.
(b) Very clean.
(c) Very dusty.
(d) Very poor.

2. What festivities occurred at Gimpel and Elka's wedding?
(a) Poker and Yahtzee were played.
(b) Eating contests.
(c) None--no one came to the wedding.
(d) Drinking, singing and dancing.

3. Who follows Gimpel to Elka's house?
(a) The Baker.
(b) The townspeople.
(c) Gimpel's parents.
(d) The Rabbi.

4. What did the person do that Gimpel owes thanks to?
(a) Find an obscure reference in Maimonides that favors Gimpel.
(b) Admit they were wrong.
(c) Say extra prayers for Gimpel and his family.
(d) Supply food.

5. Who is the narrator of the story?
(a) The rabbi.
(b) Gimpel.
(c) Elka.
(d) The Spirit of Evil.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the person Gimpel confronts tell Gimpel to do?

3. When presented with accusations of infidelity, what does Elka do?

4. Who does Gimpel use to send Elka food?

5. Who do the townspeople say lives with Elka?

(see the answer key)

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