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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who beats up on Gimpel?
(a) Elka's "little brother"/bastard.
(b) The baker.
(c) The townspeople.
(d) Elka.

2. What does Gimpel say most men would do in his situation?
(a) Sleep more.
(b) Take French leave and disappear.
(c) Work more.
(d) Demand more sex from his wife.

3. Where does Gimpel sleep during the week?
(a) The bakery.
(b) The synagogue.
(c) The barn.
(d) The pub.

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

5. When he visits Elka's house, what takes Gimpel's breath away?
(a) The amount of dust on everything.
(b) Elka's beauty.
(c) Elka's decorating skills.
(d) The reeking smell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gimpel's response to Elka's wedding night claims?

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

3. Why does Gimpel have to live with someone other than his parents?

4. Who does Gimpel go to for advice?

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

(see the answer key)

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