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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After his dream in Chapter 4, what does Gimpel imagine the bread dough is saying to him?
(a) "NO!"
(b) "Throw us at the Spirit of Evil!"
(c) "We will make good loaves tomorrow."
(d) "Do it!"

2. What happens on Gimpel and Elka's wedding night?
(a) Gimpel surprises Elka with a new house.
(b) Gimpel falls alseep before Elka does.
(c) Gimpel breaks his vow of celebacy.
(d) Elka locks Gimpel out of the bedroom.

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

4. What do the children of the world call Gimpel?
(a) Rabbi.
(b) Fool.
(c) Dad.
(d) Grandfather.

5. At the end of the story, what does Gimpel say about the world we live in?
(a) It is the work of the Spirit of Evil.
(b) It is hell.
(c) It is in fact heaven.
(d) It is imaginary and once removed.

Short Answer Questions

1. After wanting to go home mid-week, who does Gimpel go to for advice?

2. The day after Elka's explanation about the child, who does Gimpel visit to talk things over?

3. In order to right his wrongfully attempted vengeance, what does Gimpel do?

4. What advice is given to Gimpel?

5. Although he is furious, why doesn't Gimpel awaken Elka in a rage?

(see the answer key)

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