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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) Leaves the room.
(b) Admits her wrong-doings.
(c) Denies them and claims Gimpel is crazy.
(d) Stands silent.

2. After wanting to go home mid-week, who does Gimpel go to for advice?
(a) The farmer.
(b) The Rabbi.
(c) The baby.
(d) The baker.

3. Rather than get angry himself, what does Gimpel do when presented with a prank?
(a) Laughs and then tries the same joke on someone else.
(b) Runs away.
(c) Believes the pranksters and hopes it does them some good.
(d) Calmly tells the pranksters he knows a joke when he hears one.

4. What does the Rabbi's daughter make Gimpel do?
(a) Kiss her.
(b) Kiss the wall.
(c) Trip and fall.
(d) Give her some bread.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gimpel states that he will "never marry that whore", what do the townspeople say?

2. As a joke, what do the townspeople tell Gimpel has happened to his parents?

3. How does Gimpel rationalize Elka's behavior?

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

5. What is Gimpel's response to Elka's wedding night claims?

(see the answer key)

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