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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gimpel's objection to Elka's premarital requirement?
(a) He doesn't want to be celibate.
(b) He tells her he already has a house built for them.
(c) He tells her it's the bride, not the groom, who offers a dowry.
(d) He is allergic to dogs.

2. Why does Gimpel have to live with someone other than his parents?
(a) He didn't like his parents.
(b) He was a bad child.
(c) His dad died and his mother didn't want him.
(d) Both of his parents died.

3. What happens on Gimpel and Elka's wedding night?
(a) Gimpel breaks his vow of celebacy.
(b) Gimpel falls alseep before Elka does.
(c) Gimpel surprises Elka with a new house.
(d) Elka locks Gimpel out of the bedroom.

4. After hearing of Elka's infidelity, what does the Rabbi say Gimpel cannot do?
(a) Contact Elka.
(b) Re-marry.
(c) Forgive Elka.
(d) Divorce Elka.

5. After hearing of Elka's infidelity, what does the Rabbi tell Gimpel to do?
(a) Kill Elka.
(b) Move to another town.
(c) Forgive Elka.
(d) Divorce Elka.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens while Gimpel and Elka are separated?

2. Judging by Gimpel's description, how is Elka's current living situation?

3. What is Gimpel's reasoning for considering marrying Elka?

4. How does Gimpel begin to feel about Elka?

5. After wanting to go home mid-week, who does Gimpel go to for advice?

(see the answer key)

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