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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gimpel's profession?

2. As a joke, what do the townspeople tell Gimpel has happened to his parents?

3. How does Gimpel rationalize Elka's behavior?

4. Because of Gimpel's thieving, what happens to Elka?

5. After Gimpel enters his house, what does he hear?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Gimpel's career progressed over time?

2. At the end of the story, who does Gimpel dream of, and how does he feel about it?

3. At the end of the story, what is Gimpel ready to do and how does he feel about it?

4. What does the Spirit of Evil say about God and the afterlife?

5. Why doesn't Gimpel get angry in Chapter 2 when he returns home early from the bakery? What does Gimpel do instead?

6. Describe a few pranks played on Gimpel.

7. What does Gimpel do to right his wrongful plot of revenge?

8. How is Elka abusive towards Gimpel?

9. How does Gimpel feel about the pranks that are pulled on him?

10. What does the rabbi's daughter tell Gimpel to do and why is this important?

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

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

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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