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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. When Gimpel states that he will "never marry that whore", what do the townspeople say?
(a) That he should be ashamed of giving Elka a bad name and they can have him fined by the Rabbi.
(b) That no one blames him if he doesn't want to marry Elka.
(c) That Elka is a prostitute.
(d) That he should be glad that she's easy.

3. What is happening as Gimpel walks to Elka's house?
(a) The townspeople are hollering and chorusing.
(b) It starts to rain.
(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.

4. 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.

5. What festivities occurred at Gimpel and Elka's wedding?
(a) None--no one came to the wedding.
(b) Poker and Yahtzee were played.
(c) Eating contests.
(d) Drinking, singing and dancing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Gimpel and Elka have in common?

2. What does the Rabbi's daughter make Gimpel do?

3. What story does Elka tell Gimpel in an attempt to convince him that the child is his?

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

5. Gimpel is what?

(see the answer key)

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