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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do townspeople react to Gimpel's actions regarding the event that occurred while the couple was separated?

2. If Gimpel follows the advice given to him by the dream person, what does he fear?

3. What does Gimpel carry with him in his beggar's sack?

4. How many children did Elka bear Gimpel?

5. Who does Gimpel blame for his vengeance?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Define and explain the concept of The Wise Fool, and explain Gimpel as such.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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