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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. In "The Destruction of Kreshev," what does Shloimele stop doing after his wedding?

2. In "Henne Fire," what does Hennerly's husband make for a living?

3. In "The Séance," what is the name of Zorach's lover?

4. In "The Letter Writer," what is Herman's occupation?

5. In "Henne Fire," where did Hennerly get her nickname?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Gimpel the Fool," what does Gimpel learn on his wife's deathbed?

2. In "A Friend of Kafka," how does Kohn say one can live forever?

3. In "Joy," what does Bainish talk about with Reb Abraham?

4. In "The Unseen," on what does Nathan blame his fall from grace?

5. Why does Liebe in "The Dead Fiddler" never marry?

6. In "The Letter Writer," how was Herman saved?

7. In "Zeidlus the Pope," how does the devil claim the man's soul?

8. How and why is Liesel punished in "The Destruction of Kreshev"?

9. How did Esther in "The Cafeteria" die?

10. Why does Meir become the Slaughterer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foolishness was a very common folly highlighted in this collection of stories. What are some of the main examples of this, and what message is being sent through this blatant foolishness?

Essay Topic 2

Honor was something that many of the main characters were striving for in this book. Who was most affected by this pursuit, and how did it change the feeling of the stories?

Essay Topic 3

Belonging and security are two themes present in these stories. Where do these themes appear, and which characters are most motivated by them?

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