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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How are Elka's premarital demands met?
(a) Gimpel takes a mistress.
(b) Gimpel buys a dog.
(c) The townspeople take up a collection.
(d) Gimpel builds a new house.

4. What is happening as Gimpel walks to Elka's house?
(a) The Baker is running after Gimpel to talk him out of it.
(b) It starts to rain.
(c) The Rabbi is advising Gimpel on how to propose to Elka.
(d) The townspeople are hollering and chorusing.

5. What happens whenever Gimpel doesn't believe the pranksters?
(a) They admit they were pulling a prank.
(b) They walk away.
(c) They get angry.
(d) They try the prank on someone else.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gimpel's profession?

2. What advice is given to Gimpel regarding Elka's explanation about the child?

3. When Gimpel hints that Elka has fooled him, how does Elka respond?

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

5. Who wants Gimpel to marry Elka?

(see the answer key)

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