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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) A pen.
(b) A notebook and a pencil.
(c) Oil paints.
(d) A box of stationery.

2. In Chapter 2, Rivkeh tells Asher about the ancient, tragic event of the burning of what city's library?
(a) Rome.
(b) Constantinople.
(c) Cairo.
(d) Alexandria.

3. Who does not come to the Lev home on Sundays, leaving Rivkeh and Asher to fix lunch for themselves?
(a) Yitzchok Lev.
(b) Yudel Krinsky.
(c) Mrs. Rackover.
(d) The Rebbe.

4. What college does Rivkeh enter?
(a) New York University.
(b) Brooklyn College.
(c) Yeshiva College.
(d) Columbia University.

5. What is the place where Aryeh goes regularly to have a ritual bath?
(a) The mashpia.
(b) The synagogue.
(c) The mivkeh.
(d) The sitra achra.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes care of the Lev family during Rivkeh's incapacitating depression?

2. What is the prayer Asher recites before going to bed?

3. 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?

4. Where does Asher live?

5. Which character does Asher meet in the store amidst many boxes of matzos?

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