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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After rationalizing Elka's behavior, what does Gimpel begin to agree with Elka on?
(a) That the baby is his.
(b) That Gimpel is a fool.
(c) That Gimpel was hallucinating.
(d) That the sky is green.

3. 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 are in debt and have sold him to the farmer.
(c) They have died.
(d) They have moved to another town and left Gimpel behind.

4. What is Gimpel's defense against being called foolish?
(a) He can't tell when people are kidding.
(b) He likes jokes.
(c) Everything is possible.
(d) He is stupid.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Gimpel receive his nickname?

2. What does the person in Gimpel's dream say about God?

3. Who beats up on Gimpel?

4. After taking steps toward revenge, who does Gimpel see in a dream?

5. After her death, who does Elka think she has fooled?

(see the answer key)

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