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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the feast celebrating the birth of their child, what does Elka ask Gimpel?
(a) If he is happy.
(b) If he still loves her.
(c) Why he isn't tired.
(d) Why he is silent.

2. When presented with accusations of infidelity, what does Elka do?
(a) Admits her wrong-doings.
(b) Leaves the room.
(c) Denies them and claims Gimpel is crazy.
(d) Stands silent.

3. Who follows Gimpel to Elka's house?
(a) The Rabbi.
(b) Gimpel's parents.
(c) The Baker.
(d) The townspeople.

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

5. If Elka's premarital request isn't met, what does she say can happen?
(a) Everyone can kiss her you-know-what.
(b) She will cry.
(c) She will scream.
(d) She will berate the townspeople until her needs are met.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Gimpel sleep during the week?

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

4. After hearing of Elka's infidelity, what does the Rabbi tell Gimpel to do?

5. What is Gimpel's profession?

(see the answer key)

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