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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the original language of "Gimpel the Fool"?
(a) Arabic.
(b) Yiddish.
(c) Latin.
(d) German.

2. After GImpel has returned from checking on the goat, how does Elka respond to Gimpel's questions?
(a) She sobs.
(b) She tells Gimpel the children always stay up late.
(c) Acts like she doesn't know what he's talking about.
(d) She smothers him in kisses.

3. What does the second person Gimpel dreams of say of the afterlife?
(a) "I am so happy!"
(b) "They spare you nothing here."
(c) "I am in limbo."
(d) "Dante was right."

4. What is Gimpel resolved to do while he is separated from Elka?
(a) Divorce Elka.
(b) Become a Christian.
(c) Always believe what he is told.
(d) Burn down the city.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On the night of Gimpel's return after a lengthy separation, what does Elka's "brother" do to Gimpel?

2. What advice does the apprentice give Gimpel?

3. What happens while Gimpel and Elka are separated?

4. What does Gimpel say about his ability to fight back?

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

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