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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Asher go after school when Aryeh is out of town?
(a) The bakery.
(b) The harbor.
(c) The fire station.
(d) The museum.

2. Jacob Kahn wears what type of facial hair?
(a) A large mustache.
(b) A beard.
(c) A goatee.
(d) Mutton chops.

3. Yudel Krinsky describes Siberia as the home of which being?
(a) The angel Michael.
(b) Abraham.
(c) The Angel of Death.
(d) Stalin.

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

5. In which summer activity do Asher's parents never engage?
(a) Rowing.
(b) Playing tennis.
(c) Throwing darts.
(d) Swimming.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the phrase used to describe the origin of things that are not holy or good?

2. Jacob Kahn compares his sculpting of Asher to which famous piece of art?

3. What objects does the mashpia provide in order to see Asher's gift?

4. In what language does the mashpia communicate with his students?

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

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