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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. Jacob Kahn states that all paintings fall into one of which two categories?

2. Where does Asher want to go after graduating?

3. What biblical book does Asher read on the holiday of Tisha b'Av?

4. Jacob Kahn describes Asher as "too religious" to be which type of artist?

5. Where does Asher have his first experience of painting a nude?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jacob Kahn say that Asher is becoming a whore?

2. What objects does Asher notice in his parents' bedroom?

3. Describe how Anna Schaeffer looks.

4. Describe the person with whom Asher stays in Florence.

5. What does Asher do for the summer while Jacob Kahn campaigns for Kennedy?

6. Describe the Brooklyn Crucifixions.

7. What does Asher draw for his enemy classmate? Describe the picture.

8. Why does the Rebbe want Asher to study Russian?

9. Describe Asher's surroundings while he lives with Jacob Kahn in Provincetown.

10. At the end of Chapter 8, where is Aryeh?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Anna Schaeffer's role in Asher's life. How do you feel about the way her employees arrive at Asher's apartment, carry away his paintings, and don't let him see them again until the show?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Aryeh Lev's reaction and Yitzchok Lev's reaction to the art Asher creates as a child and teenager. How do you think you would respond if a member of your family chose to do something against everyone's expectations?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the Rebbe's relationship with his people. How would you react if you had to ask a leader for permission to make important decisions? How do the Levs react to the Rebbe's wishes?

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