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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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 glad that she's easy.
(c) That he should be ashamed of giving Elka a bad name and they can have him fined by the Rabbi.
(d) That Elka is a prostitute.

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

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

5. What happens four months after Gimpel and Elka get married?
(a) They get divorced.
(b) Elka gets pregnant.
(c) Elka miscarries.
(d) Elka gives birth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is happening as Gimpel walks to Elka's house?

2. What is the first thing Gimpel says about himself?

3. Who wants Gimpel to marry Elka?

4. When Gimpel comes home over the weekends, what does Elka do?

5. Who does Gimpel go to for advice?

(see the answer key)

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