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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What falsehood do the townspeople tell Gimpel about Elka?
(a) Elka is a chaste maiden.
(b) Elka can't wait to meet Gimpel.
(c) Elka is in love with Gimpel.
(d) Elka is a Christian.

2. After Gimpel enters his house, what does he hear?
(a) Elka fighting with his new girlfriend.
(b) Elka sobbing.
(c) Double snores.
(d) The baby crying.

3. What is happening as Gimpel walks to Elka's house?
(a) The Baker is running after Gimpel to talk him out of it.
(b) It starts to rain.
(c) The townspeople are hollering and chorusing.
(d) The Rabbi is advising Gimpel on how to propose to Elka.

4. Traditionally, what were husbands supposed to do while their wives were in childbirth?
(a) Visit the Rabbi.
(b) Wait outside the birthing quarters and pray.
(c) Visit the House of Prayer and repeat psalms.
(d) Hold the wife's hand while she screamed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After hearing of Elka's infidelity, what does the Rabbi say Gimpel cannot do?

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

3. What does the Rabbi eventually allow Gimpel to do?

4. Who is the third person that Gimpel has to live with?

5. What story does Elka tell Gimpel in an attempt to convince him that the child is his?

(see the answer key)

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