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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After hearing of Elka's infidelity, what does the Rabbi tell Gimpel to do?
(a) Forgive Elka.
(b) Move to another town.
(c) Divorce Elka.
(d) Kill Elka.

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

3. What is Gimpel's defense against being called foolish?
(a) He is stupid.
(b) He likes jokes.
(c) Everything is possible.
(d) He can't tell when people are kidding.

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

5. Where does Gimpel live?
(a) Warsaw.
(b) Frampol.
(c) Berlin.
(d) London.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when the sexton announces the birth of Gimpel's child at the synagogue?

2. What wedding gift made Gimpel suspicious?

3. What does Elka give birth to?

4. What does Gimpel do while Elka is in childbirth?

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

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