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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) Re-marry.
(b) Die.
(c) Eat.
(d) Pray.

2. What does Gimpel imagine Elka's expression says after she has passed away?
(a) "I deceived Gimpel. That was the meaning of my brief life."
(b) "I always loved you."
(c) "I am forever sorry for what I did to you, Gimpel."
(d) "I'm dying but I'm hungry."

3. What happens mid-week at the bakery?
(a) Gimpel is caught stealing bread.
(b) The oven bursts and almost causes a fire.
(c) Gimpel gets fired from his job.
(d) Gimpel meets a new love interest.

4. After Gimpel and Elka's separation, why does Gimpel not want a scandal?
(a) He doesn't want to look foolish.
(b) He is tired of drama.
(c) He doesn't want people to think badly of Elka.
(d) People will accuse him of raising spooks and no one will want the bread he bakes.

5. Although he is furious, why doesn't Gimpel awaken Elka in a rage?
(a) He is jealous that Elka has won over his new girlfriend.
(b) He doesn't want to awaken the baby with fright.
(c) He knows the baby likes to sleep next to its mother.
(d) He isn't really angry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the child's favorite person?

3. What physical imperfection does Elka have?

4. What does Gimpel say about his ability to fight back?

5. What does Gimpel do while Elka is in childbirth?

(see the answer key)

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