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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While appearing to Gimpel in a dream, what does this dream person say to Gimpel?
(a) Elka yearns for Gimpel in the afterlife.
(b) Gimpel should repent.
(c) Since the whole world deceives Gimpel, he should deceive the world in return.
(d) Gimpel is bound for hell.

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

3. What does Elka tell Gimpel to do as soon as she sees him in the house?
(a) Go back to the bakery.
(b) Check on the goat.
(c) Tell the children he is back.
(d) Lay next to her.

4. Who is the child's favorite person?
(a) The Rabbi.
(b) Tha Baker.
(c) Elka.
(d) Gimpel.

5. What was the original language of "Gimpel the Fool"?
(a) Latin.
(b) German.
(c) Yiddish.
(d) Arabic.

Short Answer Questions

1. After her big confession to Gimpel, what does Elka do?

2. What advice does the apprentice give Gimpel?

3. While Elka is in labor, what does she scream to Gimpel?

4. What is the true relation of the person who lives with Elka?

5. Why are the townspeople afraid of Elka?

(see the answer key)

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