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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Rabbi hears what Gimpel has said about Elka's infidelity, what does he say?
(a) Elka deserves to be loved and forgiven.
(b) He will have to reconsider the case.
(c) He knew that Gimpel would be happy in a new town.
(d) Gimpel eats too much.

2. How much time passed before the rabbis could come to a decision regarding Gimpel's situation?
(a) Six years.
(b) Six months.
(c) Nine years.
(d) Nine months.

3. When Gimpel awakens after dreaming of Elka, what mementos does he have?
(a) An ancient Torah by his bed of straw.
(b) The feel of Elka's lips and taste of her tears.
(c) Scratches from the Spirit of Evil.
(d) Stray hairs from his children.

4. What festivities occurred at Gimpel and Elka's wedding?
(a) Eating contests.
(b) Drinking, singing and dancing.
(c) Poker and Yahtzee were played.
(d) None--no one came to the wedding.

5. After leaving Frampol, where does Gimpel go when he dreams?
(a) Heaven.
(b) Into the sky.
(c) Hell.
(d) Frampol.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does GImpel let himself be persuaded to do what his dream suggests?

2. Gimpel is what?

3. What was the original language of "Gimpel the Fool"?

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

5. Rather than get angry himself, what does Gimpel do when presented with a prank?

(see the answer key)

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