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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By the time he is older, how has Gimpel's career progressed?
(a) He has become a farmer.
(b) He owns his own bakery and is considered to be a rich man.
(c) He became wealthy by selling off his children.
(d) He is the poorest baker in town.

2. How do townspeople react to Gimpel's actions regarding the event that occurred while the couple was separated?
(a) They refreshed their spirits.
(b) They threw a party.
(c) They were angry.
(d) They didn't react for they they had stopped caring.

3. When he visits Elka's house, what takes Gimpel's breath away?
(a) The reeking smell.
(b) Elka's decorating skills.
(c) The amount of dust on everything.
(d) Elka's beauty.

4. What is Gimpel's nickname?
(a) Gimpel the Stupid.
(b) Gimpel the Dunce.
(c) Gimpel the Butthead.
(d) Gimpel the Fool.

5. Who is the child named after?
(a) Gimpel's father.
(b) Elka's mother.
(c) Elka's father.
(d) Gimpel's mother.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Gimpel states that he will "never marry that whore", what do the townspeople say?

3. How does Gimpel rationalize Elka's behavior?

4. What is the final expression on Elka's face after she confesses to Gimpel?

5. Instead of raisins, what do the other children put in Gimpel's hand?

(see the answer key)

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