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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 berate the townspeople until her needs are met.
(c) She will scream.
(d) She will cry.

2. Who is the third person that Gimpel has to live with?
(a) The Rabbi.
(b) Elka.
(c) The Farmer.
(d) The Baker.

3. What advice is given to Gimpel regarding Elka's explanation about the child?
(a) Premature births do happen, so Gimpel should be grateful the child lived.
(b) Elka is a liar and he should already know that the child is not his.
(c) The same thing happened to Adam and Eve, and every woman is a descendant of Eve.
(d) God makes miracles every day.

4. Although he is furious, why doesn't Gimpel awaken Elka in a rage?
(a) He is jealous that Elka has won over his new girlfriend.
(b) He doesn't want to awaken the baby with fright.
(c) He isn't really angry.
(d) He knows the baby likes to sleep next to its mother.

5. Why does Gimpel have to live with someone other than his parents?
(a) He was a bad child.
(b) Both of his parents died.
(c) His dad died and his mother didn't want him.
(d) He didn't like his parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Elka look when Gimpel visits her home?

2. Who is the child's favorite person?

3. Where are Gimpel and Elka married?

4. Because of Gimpel's thieving, what happens to Elka?

5. Who is the narrator of the story?

(see the answer key)

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