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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Gimpel sleep during the week?
(a) The barn.
(b) The pub.
(c) The synagogue.
(d) The bakery.

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

3. What does Gimpel say about his ability to fight back?
(a) His parents won't let him hit people.
(b) He beats people up when he gets angry.
(c) He is no weakling but prefers to let it pass.
(d) He is small and cannot fight.

4. After his parents, who does Gimpel go to live with?
(a) A farmer.
(b) His Grandfather.
(c) His Uncle.
(d) The Rabbi.

5. What does the Rabbi eventually allow Gimpel to do?
(a) Remarry.
(b) Send bread and money to Elka.
(c) Eat everything he wants.
(d) Go back to work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elka give birth to?

2. When presented with accusations of infidelity, what does Elka do?

3. How does Gimpel rationalize Elka's behavior?

4. What honor and ritual is Gimpel responsible for at the birth celebration?

5. How does Gimpel begin to forget his sorrow?

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