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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. The morning after talking with the Rabbi, what does Gimpel say after he arrives at his destination?
(a) He is happy to be in a new place.
(b) He has made a mistake.
(c) He is hungry and needs bread.
(d) He is in love with Elka and will never leave.

4. After GImpel has returned from checking on the goat, how does Elka respond to Gimpel's questions?
(a) She smothers him in kisses.
(b) She tells Gimpel the children always stay up late.
(c) Acts like she doesn't know what he's talking about.
(d) She sobs.

5. What does Gimpel tell Elka on her deathbed?
(a) There is nothing to forgive, and that Elka has been a good and faithful wife.
(b) The goat is fine and not to worry.
(c) She will not be cremated but buried.
(d) He knows she has done him wrong and will never forgive her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gimpel say his foolishness consists of?

2. Who follows Gimpel to Elka's house?

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

4. When Gimpel comes home over the weekends, what does Elka do?

5. Who does Gimpel go to for advice?

(see the answer key)

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