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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Gimpel the Fool," what is Elka known as?
(a) The town whore.
(b) The woman with the bent mind.
(c) The preacher's daughter.
(d) The fool's wife.

2. In "Alone," where does the narrator live?
(a) A mansion.
(b) A hut.
(c) A hotel.
(d) An apartment.

3. In "Short Friday," what is Smul's occupation?
(a) Tailor.
(b) Artist.
(c) Cobbler.
(d) Cooper.

4. In "Short Friday," why is Shmul poor?
(a) He is too charitable.
(b) He keeps moving.
(c) He is not good at his job.
(d) He has a bad reputation.

5. In "Yentl the Yeshiva Boy," what did Yentl's father study before he died?
(a) Scripture.
(b) Geography.
(c) Biology.
(d) Politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Gimpel live in "Gimpel the Fool"?

2. In "Yentl the Yeshiva Boy," how is Yentl described?

3. In "Tiabel and Her Demon," how does Tiabel feel when she learns Alchanon died?

4. In "The Slaughterer," how do the rabbis describe the job of the slaughterer?

5. In "The Letter Writer," what is Herman's occupation?

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