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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. Who do the townspeople say lives with Elka?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) Her little brother.
(d) Her little sister.

3. What does Gimpel imagine Elka's expression says after she has passed away?
(a) "I am forever sorry for what I did to you, Gimpel."
(b) "I always loved you."
(c) "I deceived Gimpel. That was the meaning of my brief life."
(d) "I'm dying but I'm hungry."

4. Who is the main character of the story?
(a) Gimpel.
(b) The rabbi.
(c) The Devil.
(d) Elka.

5. What is Gimpel's reasoning in the resolution that he reached while separated from his wife?
(a) He will get revenge on the townspeople for making him marry Elka.
(b) What's the good of not believing? Today it's your wife you don't belive, tomorrow it's God.
(c) If he divorces Elka she will look like the fool.
(d) If he is Christian he wont be harassed as much.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gimpel say about his ability to fight back?

2. Judging by Gimpel's description, how is Elka's current living situation?

3. The morning after talking with the Rabbi, where does Gimpel go?

4. How does Gimpel feel about Elka's infidelity?

5. How many children did Elka bear Gimpel?

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