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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 Gimpel's defense against being called foolish?
(a) He is stupid.
(b) He can't tell when people are kidding.
(c) Everything is possible.
(d) He likes jokes.

2. What does Elka give birth to?
(a) A Hermaphrodite.
(b) A Girl.
(c) Twins.
(d) A Boy.

3. What is the first thing Gimpel says about himself?
(a) He doesn't think himself worthy of life.
(b) He thinks himself handsome.
(c) He thinks himself a fool.
(d) He doesn't think himself a fool.

4. When Gimpel bluntly states that Elka has borne a bastard, what does Elka claim?
(a) Gimpel is the father.
(b) Gimpel knew she was pregnant when he married her.
(c) She has borne the new Jesus.
(d) The child is a miracle from God.

5. Why does Gimpel have to live with someone other than his parents?
(a) Both of his parents died.
(b) His dad died and his mother didn't want him.
(c) He didn't like his parents.
(d) He was a bad child.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wants Gimpel to marry Elka?

2. Where does Gimpel live?

3. When Gimpel has returned home after being separated and he has completed Elka's errand, what does he ask her?

4. How much time passed before the rabbis could come to a decision regarding Gimpel's situation?

5. What happens whenever Gimpel doesn't believe the pranksters?

(see the answer key)

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