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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens whenever Gimpel doesn't believe the pranksters?
(a) They try the prank on someone else.
(b) They get angry.
(c) They walk away.
(d) They admit they were pulling a prank.

2. What is Gimpel's nickname?
(a) Gimpel the Butthead.
(b) Gimpel the Stupid.
(c) Gimpel the Fool.
(d) Gimpel the Dunce.

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

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

5. How does Gimpel begin to forget his sorrow?
(a) He loves the little boy.
(b) He sleeps more.
(c) He works extra long hours.
(d) He loves the little girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the main character of the story?

2. How does Gimpel rationalize Elka's behavior?

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

4. Traditionally, what were husbands supposed to do while their wives were in childbirth?

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

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