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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The morning after talking with the Rabbi, what does Gimpel say after he arrives at his destination?
(a) He is hungry and needs bread.
(b) He has made a mistake.
(c) He is happy to be in a new place.
(d) He is in love with Elka and will never leave.

2. What is evident when Gimpel visits Elka?
(a) She doesn't like him.
(b) She is surprised to see him.
(c) She already knows who he is.
(d) She secretly loves him.

3. What is the first thing Gimpel says about himself?
(a) He thinks himself a fool.
(b) He doesn't think himself a fool.
(c) He thinks himself handsome.
(d) He doesn't think himself worthy of life.

4. Who wants Gimpel to marry Elka?
(a) The Rabbi.
(b) His parents.
(c) The townspeople.
(d) The Farmer.

5. What does Elka give birth to?
(a) A Girl.
(b) Twins.
(c) A Hermaphrodite.
(d) A Boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gimpel's defense against being called foolish?

2. What is Gimpel's objection to Elka's premarital requirement?

3. If Elka's premarital request isn't met, what does she say can happen?

4. Who beats up on Gimpel?

5. What is Gimpel's nickname?

(see the answer key)

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