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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gimpel's profession?

2. What is Gimpel's nickname?

3. What is evident when Gimpel visits Elka?

4. After seeing the suspicious wedding gift, what is Gimpel's resolution?

5. When the Rabbi hears what Gimpel has said about Elka's infidelity, what does he say?

Short Essay Questions

1. After the birth, who does Gimpel go to for advice and what is said?

2. Paraphrase the advice given to Gimpel by the rabbi.

3. What does Gimpel think when he sees the baby crib?

4. After much consideration, what does the rabbi say to Gimpel regarding Elka's infidelity?

5. Briefly describe how Gimpel first sees Elka, including Elka's living situation.

6. What does Gimpel do to right his wrongful plot of revenge?

7. What happens nine months after Gimpel and Elka are separated?

8. What does Gimpel rationalize about what he saw when he came home early from the bakery?

9. What does Gimpel fear he will lose if he follows through with revenge?

10. After months of separation, who does Gimpel confront the day after his return and what is said?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define the word "martyr" and discuss why or why not Gimpel fits this description.

Essay Topic 2

"Gimpel the Fool" questions the definition of truth. Compare and contrast what is true to the townspeople and what is true to Gimpel. Which version is actually true? Support your answer with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the theme of faith and mysticism versus free thought and doubt, and how they are relevant within the story. Be sure to use examples from the text.

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