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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When presented with accusations of infidelity, what does Elka do?
(a) Denies them and claims Gimpel is crazy.
(b) Admits her wrong-doings.
(c) Leaves the room.
(d) Stands silent.

2. When Gimpel states that he will "never marry that whore", what do the townspeople say?
(a) That no one blames him if he doesn't want to marry Elka.
(b) That he should be ashamed of giving Elka a bad name and they can have him fined by the Rabbi.
(c) That he should be glad that she's easy.
(d) That Elka is a prostitute.

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 likes jokes.
(d) He is stupid.

4. After the feast celebrating the birth of their child, what does Elka ask Gimpel?
(a) Why he isn't tired.
(b) If he is happy.
(c) If he still loves her.
(d) Why he is silent.

5. After his parents, who does Gimpel go to live with?
(a) His Grandfather.
(b) His Uncle.
(c) A farmer.
(d) The Rabbi.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Gimpel receive his nickname?

2. After seeing the suspicious wedding gift, what is Gimpel's resolution?

3. Why are the townspeople afraid of Elka?

4. Who is the main character of the story?

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

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