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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 tells the children that he saw their dead mother, how do they react?
(a) They drop to their knees in prayer.
(b) They become angry at his falsehood.
(c) They are astounded and can't speak.
(d) They ask Gimpel to tell them more.

2. Who follows Gimpel to Elka's house?
(a) The Baker.
(b) Gimpel's parents.
(c) The Rabbi.
(d) The townspeople.

3. What is Gimpel's response to Elka's wedding night claims?
(a) He is resolute on being celibate.
(b) Elka had the ritual bath yesterday, which happens after her monthly is over.
(c) He likes the idea of having two houses.
(d) He has a headache too.

4. Gimpel is what?
(a) Orphan.
(b) Audio Assistant.
(c) Overweight child.
(d) Ogre.

5. When the Rabbi hears what Gimpel has said about Elka's infidelity, what does he say?
(a) Elka deserves to be loved and forgiven.
(b) He will have to reconsider the case.
(c) Gimpel eats too much.
(d) He knew that Gimpel would be happy in a new town.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When Gimpel awakens after dreaming of Elka, what mementos does he have?

4. What is Gimpel's reasoning for considering marrying Elka?

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

(see the answer key)

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