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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gimpel returns home after months of being away, who does Gimpel see in the bed next to Elka?

2. While on her deathbed, what does Elka ask Gimpel to do?

3. After leaving Frampol, how does Gimpel always envision Elka?

4. By the time he is older, how has Gimpel's career progressed?

5. When the rabbi sends for Gimpel, after a long separation from Elka, what does the rabbi ask?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explore and discuss Singer's use of symbolism throughout the text. How is it effective in enriching the story?

Essay Topic 3

Gimpel displays a great deal of compassion throughout the story while evoking the same emotions from the reader. Explore and discuss Singer's use of compassion to relay the story. How does the first person narrative aid in this?

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