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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Rabbi hears what Gimpel has said about Elka's infidelity, what does he say?
(a) He will have to reconsider the case.
(b) He knew that Gimpel would be happy in a new town.
(c) Gimpel eats too much.
(d) Elka deserves to be loved and forgiven.

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

3. How does Gimpel describe the person who brings food to Elka?
(a) As a thief.
(b) As a goodhearted lad.
(c) As a curmudgeon.
(d) As a bum.

4. When Gimpel asks Elka about all the negative things he has heard about her and asks that she not be deceitful, what does Elka say?
(a) "For he who causes his neighbor to feel shame loses Paradise himself."
(b) "Whoever tries to twist you up may his nose make a twist."
(c) "They are the fools."
(d) "To hell with THEM!"

5. How does Gimpel rationalize Elka's behavior?
(a) "She loves someone else."
(b) "Anything is possible"
(c) "You can't live without errors."
(d) "I have done the same."

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens mid-week at the bakery?

3. Who calls Gimpel by his nickname?

4. What do Gimpel and Elka have in common?

5. When Gimpel awakens after dreaming of Elka, what mementos does he have?

(see the answer key)

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