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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Gimpel states that he will "never marry that whore", what do the townspeople say?
(a) That he should be ashamed of giving Elka a bad name and they can have him fined by the Rabbi.
(b) That no one blames him if he doesn't want to marry Elka.
(c) That Elka is a prostitute.
(d) That he should be glad that she's easy.

2. What is the true relation of the person who lives with Elka?
(a) He is her illegitimate son.
(b) He is her uncle.
(c) He is her brother.
(d) He is her cousin.

3. When does Gimpel receive his nickname?
(a) He doesn't have a nickname.
(b) As a baby.
(c) As an adult.
(d) When he is a schoolboy.

4. What does Gimpel say most men would do in his situation?
(a) Work more.
(b) Take French leave and disappear.
(c) Demand more sex from his wife.
(d) Sleep more.

5. After wanting to go home mid-week, who does Gimpel go to for advice?
(a) The baker.
(b) The baby.
(c) The Rabbi.
(d) The farmer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What falsehood do the townspeople tell Gimpel about Elka?

2. The morning after talking with the Rabbi, what does Gimpel say after he arrives at his destination?

3. What does Elka do ten times a day?

4. When Gimpel hints that Elka has fooled him, how does Elka respond?

5. Where does Gimpel sleep during the week?

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