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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the final expression on Elka's face after she confesses to Gimpel?
(a) She is frowning.
(b) She is smiling.
(c) Her mouth is agape.
(d) She drops a single tear.

2. What honor and ritual is Gimpel responsible for at the birth celebration?
(a) The blessing and naming.
(b) None-- Elka is responsible for everything.
(c) The circumcision.
(d) The betrothal.

3. While appearing to Gimpel in a dream, what does this dream person say to Gimpel?
(a) Elka yearns for Gimpel in the afterlife.
(b) Gimpel is bound for hell.
(c) Since the whole world deceives Gimpel, he should deceive the world in return.
(d) Gimpel should repent.

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

5. Who calls Gimpel by his nickname?
(a) Himself.
(b) His parents.
(c) The townspeople.
(d) The rabbi.

Short Answer Questions

1. After leaving Frampol, where does Gimpel go when he dreams?

2. What do Gimpel and Elka have in common?

3. What is the first thing Gimpel says about himself?

4. How does Gimpel rationalize Elka's behavior?

5. By the time he is older, how has Gimpel's career progressed?

(see the answer key)

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