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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the story ends, what is Gimpel about to do?
(a) Die.
(b) Re-marry.
(c) Pray.
(d) Eat.

2. What is happening as Gimpel walks to Elka's house?
(a) The Baker is running after Gimpel to talk him out of it.
(b) It starts to rain.
(c) The Rabbi is advising Gimpel on how to propose to Elka.
(d) The townspeople are hollering and chorusing.

3. When the Rabbi hears what Gimpel has said about Elka's infidelity, what does he say?
(a) Elka deserves to be loved and forgiven.
(b) Gimpel eats too much.
(c) He knew that Gimpel would be happy in a new town.
(d) He will have to reconsider the case.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After rationalizing Elka's behavior, what does Gimpel begin to agree with Elka on?

2. What does the rabbi tell Gimpel he can do regarding his marriage?

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

4. Does GImpel let himself be persuaded to do what his dream suggests?

5. What happens whenever Gimpel doesn't believe the pranksters?

(see the answer key)

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