1. Asher Lev introduces himself as being the painter of which great painting?
(a) Brooklyn Crucifixion.
(b) Pieta.
(c) Crucifixion at Dawn.
(d) David.

2. To which artist does Yitzchok Lev compare Asher?
(a) Chagall.
(b) Kahn.
(c) Picasso.
(d) Van Gogh.

3. Which person's picture is on the wall in every classroom at Asher's school?
(a) Moses.
(b) Abraham.
(c) Yudel Krinsky.
(d) The Rebbe.

4. After feeling unable to correctly tint the shadows of Rivkeh's cheek with a pencil, Asher uses what object to create the color of shadow?
(a) Melted chocolate.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) Charcoal.
(d) Sand.

5. In Chapter 2, Aryeh's travel becomes hindered by a snowstorm, leaving him stranded in which city?
(a) Boston.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) London.
(d) Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, when Asher begins to go to Yudel Krinsky's store for conversation, he feels that he has to buy something every time. What does he buy first?

2. In Chapter 2, Aryeh is greatly disturbed at the brutal deaths of which group of people?

3. Where does Asher live?

4. What is the dessert Asher wants the housekeeper to make?

5. Where do Asher and his family spend their summers?

(see the answer key)

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