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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is evident when Gimpel visits Elka?
(a) She is surprised to see him.
(b) She already knows who he is.
(c) She doesn't like him.
(d) She secretly loves him.

2. Who translated "Gimpel the Fool"?
(a) F. Scott Fitzgerald.
(b) Saul Bellow.
(c) Maya Angelou.
(d) Isaac Bashevis Singer.

3. Who witnesses Gimpel right his wrong?
(a) The apprentice.
(b) His children.
(c) The baker.
(d) The farmer.

4. On the night of Gimpel's return after a lengthy separation, what does Elka's "brother" do to Gimpel?
(a) Jump from behind the oven and strikes him on the head.
(b) Yells at Gimpel to leave.
(c) Ties Gimpel up and threatens to kill him.
(d) Hugs him and tells him he's glad Gimpel's home.

5. What physical imperfection does Elka have?
(a) She has twelve fingers.
(b) She can't have children.
(c) She walks with a limp.
(d) She is missing her left arm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Traditionally, what were husbands supposed to do while their wives were in childbirth?

2. What does the person in Gimpel's dream say about God?

3. What does Gimpel tell the Rabbi he actually saw by Elka in his bed?

4. What does Elka tell Gimpel to do as soon as she sees him in the house?

5. Although he is furious, why doesn't Gimpel awaken Elka in a rage?

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