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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Gimpel believe he cannot be deceived?

2. At the end of the story, how does Gimpel say the afterlife will be?

3. After leaving Frampol, where does Gimpel go when he dreams?

4. As the story ends, what is Gimpel about to do?

5. At the end of Elka's life, what does Gimpel spend a fortune on?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

"Gimpel the Fool" is often said to be a narrative of Jewish persecution throughout history. Explain this, and argue either for or against this opinion.

Essay Topic 3

"Gimpel the Fool" can be classified under several genres. Pick three, and, with supporting evidence from the text, discuss how the story could be classified under each genre.

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