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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Gimpel bluntly states that Elka has borne a bastard, what does Elka claim?
(a) Gimpel knew she was pregnant when he married her.
(b) She has borne the new Jesus.
(c) The child is a miracle from God.
(d) Gimpel is the father.

2. Where does Gimpel want to go?
(a) Paris.
(b) To hell.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Off to another town.

3. Who is the narrator of the story?
(a) The Spirit of Evil.
(b) Elka.
(c) The rabbi.
(d) Gimpel.

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

5. How does Gimpel rationalize Elka's behavior?
(a) "You can't live without errors."
(b) "Anything is possible"
(c) "She loves someone else."
(d) "I have done the same."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gimpel say most men would do in his situation?

2. Rather than get angry himself, what does Gimpel do when presented with a prank?

3. If Elka's premarital request isn't met, what does she say can happen?

4. After seeing the suspicious wedding gift, what is Gimpel's resolution?

5. Why are the townspeople afraid of Elka?

(see the answer key)

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