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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who calls Gimpel by his nickname?
(a) The townspeople.
(b) The rabbi.
(c) His parents.
(d) Himself.

2. When Gimpel hints that Elka has fooled him, how does Elka respond?
(a) She begins to sob uncontrollably.
(b) She pretends not to know what he is talking about.
(c) She tells him that he is in fact a fool.
(d) She is silent.

3. When Gimpel asks Elka about all the negative things he has heard about her and asks that she not be deceitful, what does Elka say?
(a) "To hell with THEM!"
(b) "For he who causes his neighbor to feel shame loses Paradise himself."
(c) "They are the fools."
(d) "Whoever tries to twist you up may his nose make a twist."

4. How are Elka's premarital demands met?
(a) Gimpel buys a dog.
(b) The townspeople take up a collection.
(c) Gimpel takes a mistress.
(d) Gimpel builds a new house.

5. What does Gimpel see in his bed next to Elka?
(a) An empty space for him to sleep.
(b) The baby.
(c) His new love interest.
(d) A man's form.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gimpel comes home over the weekends, what does Elka do?

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

3. Instead of raisins, what do the other children put in Gimpel's hand?

4. Where are Gimpel and Elka married?

5. After wanting to go home mid-week, who does Gimpel go to for advice?

(see the answer key)

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