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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gimpel tells the children that he saw their dead mother, how do they react?

2. What does the delivery person say about Gimpel's family?

3. After Gimpel reiterates what he saw in his bed when he returned home after their separation, what does Elka do?

4. Does GImpel let himself be persuaded to do what his dream suggests?

5. In order to avoid a scandal, what does Gimpel do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain and explore Gimpel's role as an outcast. Is he or is he not? Choose a side and argue for or against.

Essay Topic 2

Judaism lends a great deal to the intricacy of the story. How would the story be different without the religious aspect? How does Judaism specifically enrich the text?

Essay Topic 3

Explore and describe the appearance and roles of social class issues within the text. How do they affect the story?

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