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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 4, which person does Asher draw repeatedly?
(a) Stalin.
(b) His mythic ancestor.
(c) The Rebbe.
(d) Jacob Kahn.

2. According to the mashpia, which is the type of Jew who attains the greatest measure of righteousness?
(a) The tzaddik.
(b) The benoni.
(c) The Ladover Hasid.
(d) The rosho.

3. Asher begins to experience his art more deeply when what part of him changes?
(a) His fingers.
(b) His eyes.
(c) His brain.
(d) His heart.

4. Where does Asher's aunt Leah live?
(a) Orange, New Jersey.
(b) Vienna.
(c) Boston.
(d) Manhattan.

5. Which college does Asher plan to attend?
(a) Brooklyn College.
(b) Columbia.
(c) New York University.
(d) Harvard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What maintained observant Judaism in Russia during the years before World War II?

2. Which painting does Jacob Kahn command Asher to study first?

3. Who killed Aryeh's father?

4. At the show, Jacob Kahn tells Asher that he wishes he had whose "gall"?

5. When Asher enters the Rebbe's office, what is the first question the Rebbe asks?

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