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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rather than get angry himself, what does Gimpel do when presented with a prank?
(a) Laughs and then tries the same joke on someone else.
(b) Calmly tells the pranksters he knows a joke when he hears one.
(c) Believes the pranksters and hopes it does them some good.
(d) Runs away.

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

3. How many children did Elka bear Gimpel?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Six.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Twenty.

4. After Elka's death, who appears to Gimpel while he is sleeping?
(a) The rabbi.
(b) God.
(c) The baker.
(d) The Spirit of Evil.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gimpel hints that Elka has fooled him, how does Elka respond?

2. What is Gimpel's defense against being called foolish?

3. Where are Gimpel and Elka married?

4. What does Elka want before agreeing to marry Gimpel?

5. While appearing to Gimpel in a dream, what does this dream person say to Gimpel?

(see the answer key)

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