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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gimpel's profession?
(a) Goldsmith.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Pimp.
(d) Baker.

2. If Gimpel follows the advice given to him by the dream person, what does he fear?
(a) Elka's wrath.
(b) Shame of being found out.
(c) Judgment in the world to come.
(d) Losing his business.

3. Traditionally, what were husbands supposed to do while their wives were in childbirth?
(a) Hold the wife's hand while she screamed.
(b) Visit the Rabbi.
(c) Visit the House of Prayer and repeat psalms.
(d) Wait outside the birthing quarters and pray.

4. Where does Gimpel want to go?
(a) Off to another town.
(b) Berlin.
(c) To hell.
(d) Paris.

5. What is the first thing Gimpel says about himself?
(a) He doesn't think himself worthy of life.
(b) He thinks himself handsome.
(c) He thinks himself a fool.
(d) He doesn't think himself a fool.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gimpel tell Elka on her deathbed?

2. How does Gimpel feel on his way home at night after work?

3. What festivities occurred at Gimpel and Elka's wedding?

4. After the feast celebrating the birth of their child, what does Elka ask Gimpel?

5. After disposing of his vengence, what does Gimpel do when he returns home?

(see the answer key)

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