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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How had Gimpel felt previously about the person who brought Elka the food and money from Gimpel?
(a) Gimpel had thought he was a curmudgeon.
(b) Gimpel had seen him as a fellow fool.
(c) Gimpel had thought he was a busybody.
(d) Gimpel had seen him as an annoyance.

2. What advice does the apprentice give Gimpel?
(a) If he prays with Elka their marriage will beome stronger.
(b) Watch out for the farmer for he wants Elka.
(c) Ignore the townspeople and their long-tongued babble.
(d) The baker will be mad if Gimpel sends Elka too much food.

3. How are Elka's premarital demands met?
(a) Gimpel buys a dog.
(b) Gimpel builds a new house.
(c) The townspeople take up a collection.
(d) Gimpel takes a mistress.

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

5. What is Gimpel told while he is dreaming on his travels?
(a) All is right and death is nearer then far.
(b) Everyone misses him at home.
(c) He will be tempted by the Spirit of Evil.
(d) He mustn't stray from Judaism.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gimpel tells the children that he saw their dead mother, how do they react?

2. What happens while Gimpel and Elka are separated?

3. What does the person in Gimpel's dream say about God?

4. What did the person do that Gimpel owes thanks to?

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

(see the answer key)

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