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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What falsehood do the townspeople tell Gimpel about Elka?
(a) Elka is in love with Gimpel.
(b) Elka is a chaste maiden.
(c) Elka is a Christian.
(d) Elka can't wait to meet Gimpel.

2. When Gimpel hints that Elka has fooled him, how does Elka respond?
(a) She tells him that he is in fact a fool.
(b) She is silent.
(c) She begins to sob uncontrollably.
(d) She pretends not to know what he is talking about.

3. What is Gimpel's defense against being called foolish?
(a) He can't tell when people are kidding.
(b) Everything is possible.
(c) He is stupid.
(d) He likes jokes.

4. What is Gimpel's objection to Elka's premarital requirement?
(a) He tells her it's the bride, not the groom, who offers a dowry.
(b) He tells her he already has a house built for them.
(c) He doesn't want to be celibate.
(d) He is allergic to dogs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After rationalizing Elka's behavior, what does Gimpel begin to agree with Elka on?

2. What happens four months after Gimpel and Elka get married?

3. What does Gimpel do while Elka is in childbirth?

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

5. How does Gimpel rationalize Elka's behavior?

(see the answer key)

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