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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the narrator of the story?
(a) The rabbi.
(b) The Spirit of Evil.
(c) Gimpel.
(d) Elka.

3. What physical imperfection does Elka have?
(a) She has twelve fingers.
(b) She walks with a limp.
(c) She is missing her left arm.
(d) She can't have children.

4. What happens whenever Gimpel doesn't believe the pranksters?
(a) They walk away.
(b) They try the prank on someone else.
(c) They admit they were pulling a prank.
(d) They get angry.

5. What is evident when Gimpel visits Elka?
(a) She secretly loves him.
(b) She is surprised to see him.
(c) She already knows who he is.
(d) She doesn't like him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice is given to Gimpel?

2. Who is the third person that Gimpel has to live with?

3. Who do the townspeople say lives with Elka?

4. Where does Gimpel want to go?

5. When does Gimpel receive his nickname?

(see the answer key)

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