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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The morning after Gimpel has returned home from a long separation from Elka, who does Gimpel confront?
(a) The rabbi.
(b) The apprentice.
(c) Elka.
(d) The "brother."

2. What is Gimpel's nickname?
(a) Gimpel the Fool.
(b) Gimpel the Stupid.
(c) Gimpel the Butthead.
(d) Gimpel the Dunce.

3. What is happening as Gimpel walks to Elka's house?
(a) The Baker is running after Gimpel to talk him out of it.
(b) The Rabbi is advising Gimpel on how to propose to Elka.
(c) It starts to rain.
(d) The townspeople are hollering and chorusing.

4. What story does Elka tell Gimpel in an attempt to convince him that the child is his?
(a) Elka's grandmother, whom she resembles, carried for the same short amount of time.
(b) An angel came to Elka in a dream and told her she would be the mother to the second coming of Christ.
(c) The child has Gimpel's nose and ears.
(d) Gimpel was drunk one night nine months ago and came to visit her.

5. When presented with accusations of infidelity, what does Elka do?
(a) Denies them and claims Gimpel is crazy.
(b) Leaves the room.
(c) Admits her wrong-doings.
(d) Stands silent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wants Gimpel to marry Elka?

2. Why does Gimpel have to live with someone other than his parents?

3. What happens mid-week at the bakery?

4. Who is the main character of the story?

5. Who do the townspeople say lives with Elka?

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