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

Short Answer Questions

1. On the night of Gimpel's return after a lengthy separation, what does Elka's "brother" do to Gimpel?

2. Who does Gimpel use to send Elka food?

3. What does the person Gimpel confronts tell Gimpel to do?

4. After her death, who does Elka think she has fooled?

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

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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