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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Gimpel's response to Elka's wedding night claims?
(a) He has a headache too.
(b) He likes the idea of having two houses.
(c) Elka had the ritual bath yesterday, which happens after her monthly is over.
(d) He is resolute on being celibate.

4. Who does Gimpel go to for advice?
(a) The Rabbi.
(b) His parents.
(c) The Baker.
(d) The Farmer.

5. How does Gimpel begin to feel about Elka?
(a) He is ambivalent.
(b) He hates her.
(c) He loves her.
(d) He ignores her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gimpel's defense against being called foolish?

2. What does Gimpel see in his bed next to Elka?

3. When Gimpel asks Elka about all the negative things he has heard about her and asks that she not be deceitful, what does Elka say?

4. What does Gimpel steal for Elka?

5. When people glare at the child, what does Gimpel do?

(see the answer key)

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