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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who do the townspeople say lives with Elka?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her little brother.
(d) Her little sister.

3. What does Gimpel say his foolishness consists of?
(a) He tells a lot of jokes.
(b) He is stupid.
(c) He doesn't like people.
(d) He is easy to take in.

4. What honor and ritual is Gimpel responsible for at the birth celebration?
(a) The betrothal.
(b) The circumcision.
(c) The blessing and naming.
(d) None-- Elka is responsible for everything.

5. After hearing of Elka's infidelity, what does the Rabbi say Gimpel cannot do?
(a) Re-marry.
(b) Divorce Elka.
(c) Forgive Elka.
(d) Contact Elka.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens whenever Gimpel doesn't believe the pranksters?

2. What does Elka want before agreeing to marry Gimpel?

3. The morning after talking with the Rabbi, where does Gimpel go?

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

5. After Gimpel enters his house, what does he hear?

(see the answer key)

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