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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The morning after Gimpel has returned home from a long separation from Elka, who does Gimpel confront?
(a) The rabbi.
(b) Elka.
(c) The "brother."
(d) The apprentice.

2. How does Gimpel begin to feel about Elka?
(a) He ignores her.
(b) He loves her.
(c) He hates her.
(d) He is ambivalent.

3. Who is the author of "Gimpel the Fool"?
(a) Isaac Mizrahi.
(b) Isaac Bashevis Singer.
(c) Judy Bloom.
(d) Saul Bellow.

4. What does Gimpel tell the children to do before he leaves town?
(a) Remember him well.
(b) Forget him.
(c) Pray for their mother.
(d) Start their own businesses.

5. What honor and ritual is Gimpel responsible for at the birth celebration?
(a) None-- Elka is responsible for everything.
(b) The circumcision.
(c) The blessing and naming.
(d) The betrothal.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In order to right his wrongfully attempted vengeance, what does Gimpel do?

3. What does Gimpel do while Elka is in childbirth?

4. After Gimpel enters his house, what does he hear?

5. What is Elka's response to Gimpel's evidence that the child is not his?

(see the answer key)

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