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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. After wanting to go home mid-week, who does Gimpel go to for advice?
(a) The baker.
(b) The baby.
(c) The farmer.
(d) The Rabbi.

4. What is the first thing Gimpel says about himself?
(a) He doesn't think himself worthy of life.
(b) He thinks himself handsome.
(c) He doesn't think himself a fool.
(d) He thinks himself a fool.

5. What does Elka want before agreeing to marry Gimpel?
(a) A vow of celibacy from Gimpel.
(b) A dowry of fifty guilders.
(c) A new puppy.
(d) A house built to her specifications.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As a joke, what do the townspeople tell Gimpel has happened to his parents?

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

4. What does Elka give birth to?

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

(see the answer key)

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