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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Spirit of Evil look like?

2. What did the person do that Gimpel owes thanks to?

3. When Gimpel awakens after dreaming of Elka, what mementos does he have?

4. Who is Gimpel told he owes thanks to?

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

Gimpel states that he is called a fool because he is easily deceived. Explore the theme of deception throughout the text, questioning who is being deceived.

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

Frampol is a historically significant town that is also the setting for "Gimpel the Fool". Discuss why Singer chose this location for his story, its specific historical significance, and its contribution to the story.

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