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

Short Answer Questions

1. Instead of God or an afterlife, what does the the person in Gimpel's dream say is there?

2. When Gimpel returns home after months of being away, who does Gimpel see in the bed next to Elka?

3. If Gimpel follows the advice given to him by the dream person, what does he fear?

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

5. When Gimpel has returned home after being separated and he has completed Elka's errand, what does he ask her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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 2

Analyze and discuss the concept of judgment within the text.

Essay Topic 3

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

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