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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Gimpel sleep during the week?
(a) The barn.
(b) The pub.
(c) The bakery.
(d) The synagogue.

2. Why are the townspeople afraid of Elka?
(a) She is prone to rages and hits people.
(b) She is bad luck.
(c) She is a murderess.
(d) She has a fierce tongue.

3. Does Gimpel believe Elka's story about the child?
(a) He isn't sure.
(b) No.
(c) Yes, but he knows he can't tell fact from fiction, so really no.
(d) Yes.

4. What does Gimpel steal for Elka?
(a) Money.
(b) Food.
(c) Jewelry.
(d) Baby clothes.

5. What does Gimpel say about his ability to fight back?
(a) He beats people up when he gets angry.
(b) He is small and cannot fight.
(c) He is no weakling but prefers to let it pass.
(d) His parents won't let him hit people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing Gimpel says about himself?

2. What does Elka give birth to?

3. After rationalizing Elka's behavior, what does Gimpel begin to agree with Elka on?

4. What happens mid-week at the bakery?

5. Who is the child named after?

(see the answer key)

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