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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gimpel feel about Elka's infidelity?
(a) Bitter.
(b) Irritated.
(c) Happy.
(d) Confused.

2. After hearing of Elka's infidelity, what does the Rabbi say Gimpel cannot do?
(a) Forgive Elka.
(b) Divorce Elka.
(c) Contact Elka.
(d) Re-marry.

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

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

5. 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?
(a) "For he who causes his neighbor to feel shame loses Paradise himself."
(b) "They are the fools."
(c) "Whoever tries to twist you up may his nose make a twist."
(d) "To hell with THEM!"

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wants Gimpel to marry Elka?

2. Even though Gimpel wanted to sleep at home, where does he stay instead?

3. What is Elka's response to Gimpel's evidence that the child is not his?

4. If Elka's premarital request isn't met, what does she say can happen?

5. What story does Elka tell Gimpel in an attempt to convince him that the child is his?

(see the answer key)

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