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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the child named after?
(a) Gimpel's father.
(b) Elka's mother.
(c) Gimpel's mother.
(d) Elka's father.

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

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

4. What does Gimpel do while Elka is in childbirth?
(a) Visits the House of Prayer and repeats psalms.
(b) Waits outside the birthing quarters and prays.
(c) Holds Elka's hand while she screams.
(d) Visits the Rabbi.

5. After seeing the suspicious wedding gift, what is Gimpel's resolution?
(a) He will kill Elka first.
(b) He will see what comes of it.
(c) He will run for his life.
(d) He is resolved to embrace Christianity.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gimpel bluntly states that Elka has borne a bastard, what does Elka claim?

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

3. What is the first thing Gimpel says about himself?

4. How does Gimpel begin to feel about Elka?

5. After wanting to go home mid-week, who does Gimpel go to for advice?

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