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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wants Gimpel to marry Elka?
(a) The Rabbi.
(b) The townspeople.
(c) The Farmer.
(d) His parents.

2. As a joke, what do the townspeople tell Gimpel has happened to his parents?
(a) They have risen from the dead and are looking for him.
(b) They have moved to another town and left Gimpel behind.
(c) They are in debt and have sold him to the farmer.
(d) They have died.

3. Where does Gimpel sleep during the week?
(a) The bakery.
(b) The barn.
(c) The synagogue.
(d) The pub.

4. How does Gimpel begin to feel about Elka?
(a) He hates her.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) He loves her.
(d) He is ambivalent.

5. Who follows Gimpel to Elka's house?
(a) The Baker.
(b) The townspeople.
(c) The Rabbi.
(d) Gimpel's parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. When Gimpel states that he will "never marry that whore", what do the townspeople say?

3. Who is the child named after?

4. Even though Gimpel wanted to sleep at home, where does he stay instead?

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

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