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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. The day after Elka's explanation about the child, who does Gimpel visit to talk things over?
(a) The schoolmaster.
(b) The townspeople.
(c) The baker.
(d) The Rabbi.

4. What happens four months after Gimpel and Elka get married?
(a) Elka miscarries.
(b) Elka gets pregnant.
(c) They get divorced.
(d) Elka gives birth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Even though Gimpel wanted to sleep at home, where does he stay instead?

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

3. Does Gimpel believe Elka's story about the child?

4. How does Gimpel begin to forget his sorrow?

5. What does Gimpel say his foolishness consists of?

(see the answer key)

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