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

Short Answer Questions

1. After disposing of his vengence, what does Gimpel do when he returns home?

2. In order to right his wrongfully attempted vengeance, what does Gimpel do?

3. After Gimpel and Elka's separation, why does Gimpel not want a scandal?

4. What does Gimpel do during his travels?

5. At the end of the story, what does Gimpel say about the world we live in?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the concept of judgment within the text.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the concept of forgiveness as it is used within the text. Who forgives, and why? What are the benefits of forgiveness? The drawbacks? Is forgiveness foolish? Or wise?

Essay Topic 3

Isaac Bashevis Singer is a world-renowned author.

Part 1) Describe Singer's place in history as a writer.

Part 2) Explain why he was and still is pivotal to contemporary literature.

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