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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Judging by Gimpel's description, how is Elka's current living situation?
(a) Very poor.
(b) Very wealthy.
(c) Very clean.
(d) Very dusty.

2. What does Gimpel do after Elka's death?
(a) Refuse to admit she has died.
(b) Celebrate.
(c) Observe a period of mourning.
(d) Remarry.

3. What does Gimpel do during his travels?
(a) Bake bread.
(b) Spin yarns (tell stories).
(c) Sleep a lot.
(d) Beg for money and drink ale.

4. Who does Gimpel use to send Elka food?
(a) The rabbis.
(b) The apprentice.
(c) The baker.
(d) The farmer.

5. How does Gimpel survive after leaving Frampol?
(a) By sheepherding.
(b) By scamming people.
(c) Through the help of the synagogue.
(d) Through good people who do not neglect him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do townspeople react to Gimpel's actions regarding the event that occurred while the couple was separated?

2. Who do the townspeople say lives with Elka?

3. Who is the narrator of the story?

4. When he visits Elka's house, what takes Gimpel's breath away?

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

(see the answer key)

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