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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gimpel begin to forget his sorrow?
(a) He loves the little boy.
(b) He loves the little girl.
(c) He sleeps more.
(d) He works extra long hours.

2. What is said about Elka at the wedding ceremony?
(a) She doesn't really love Gimpel.
(b) She smells bad.
(c) She is both a widow and divorced.
(d) She isn't fit to be wed.

3. When Gimpel returns home after months of being away, who does Gimpel see in the bed next to Elka?
(a) The farmer.
(b) The Yanover rabbi.
(c) The apprentice.
(d) The baker.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On the night of Gimpel's return after a lengthy separation, what does Elka's "brother" do to Gimpel?

2. Who translated "Gimpel the Fool"?

3. At the end of Elka's life, what does Gimpel spend a fortune on?

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

5. Rather than get angry himself, what does Gimpel do when presented with a prank?

(see the answer key)

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