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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Gimpel states that he will "never marry that whore", what do the townspeople say?
(a) That no one blames him if he doesn't want to marry Elka.
(b) That he should be glad that she's easy.
(c) That Elka is a prostitute.
(d) That he should be ashamed of giving Elka a bad name and they can have him fined by the Rabbi.

2. What do Gimpel and Elka have in common?
(a) They are both orphans.
(b) They both smell bad.
(c) They both have children.
(d) They love each other.

3. What is Gimpel told while he is dreaming on his travels?
(a) Everyone misses him at home.
(b) He mustn't stray from Judaism.
(c) All is right and death is nearer then far.
(d) He will be tempted by the Spirit of Evil.

4. What is Gimpel's objection to Elka's premarital requirement?
(a) He is allergic to dogs.
(b) He tells her it's the bride, not the groom, who offers a dowry.
(c) He doesn't want to be celibate.
(d) He tells her he already has a house built for them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens mid-week at the bakery?

2. What is wrong with Elka when she becomes ill?

3. Where are Gimpel and Elka married?

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

5. Who calls Gimpel by his nickname?

(see the answer key)

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