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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gimpel have to live with someone other than his parents?
(a) He was a bad child.
(b) Both of his parents died.
(c) His dad died and his mother didn't want him.
(d) He didn't like his parents.

2. What happens mid-week at the bakery?
(a) The oven bursts and almost causes a fire.
(b) Gimpel is caught stealing bread.
(c) Gimpel gets fired from his job.
(d) Gimpel meets a new love interest.

3. What honor and ritual is Gimpel responsible for at the birth celebration?
(a) The blessing and naming.
(b) The circumcision.
(c) The betrothal.
(d) None-- Elka is responsible for everything.

4. Who follows Gimpel to Elka's house?
(a) Gimpel's parents.
(b) The Rabbi.
(c) The Baker.
(d) The townspeople.

5. What is Gimpel's nickname?
(a) Gimpel the Dunce.
(b) Gimpel the Butthead.
(c) Gimpel the Fool.
(d) Gimpel the Stupid.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Gimpel enters his house, what does he hear?

2. When does Gimpel receive his nickname?

3. What wedding gift made Gimpel suspicious?

4. What does Elka give birth to?

5. What does Gimpel see in his bed next to Elka?

(see the answer key)

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