2. The Lev family doctor warns Asher about the lead in which color of paint?
(a) Cerulean.
(b) Flake white.
(c) Viridian.
(d) Cadmium red.

3. In her long weeks of studying and of waiting for Aryeh to return, Rivkeh picks up the habit of gnawing on what object?
(a) One of Asher's paintbrushes.
(b) A pencil.
(c) A gingersnap.
(d) An eraser.

4. What is the dessert Asher wants the housekeeper to make?
(a) Brownies.
(b) Chocolate pudding.
(c) Peanut butter cookies.
(d) Ice cream sundaes.

5. In the first paragraph of Chapter 3, Aryeh announces the death of which world leader?
(a) Churchill.
(b) Kennedy.
(c) Hitler.
(d) Stalin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Asher begins to experience his art more deeply when what part of him changes?

2. In what language does Asher's school teach religion classes?

3. In Chapter 6, Asher remembers a conversation between himself as a toddler and Aryeh regarding which publication?

4. In Chapter 2, Aryeh becomes ill with what disease?

5. After looking at what was left on his chair in the Rebbe's waiting room, Asher draws a picture and dates it using which calendar style?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Asher ask Yudel Krinsky questions about Russia?

2. The mashpia talks with Asher about his behavior in school, such as his drawing the Rebbe in the Chumash. Then, he leaves Asher in the office with a notebook. What happens next?

3. What does the mashpia do at Asher's school?

4. Explain the Rebbe's opinion of Asher's desire to be an artist.

5. Why doesn't Asher want to go to Vienna?

6. Whenever Aryeh leaves for a trip, Rivkeh says, "Have a safe journey, Aryeh." In Chapter 5, Asher begins to develop a sensitivity to Rivkeh's underlying emotions. Describe what Rivkeh is feeling when she says goodbye to Aryeh.

7. In Chapter 6, Rivkeh takes Asher to the Parkway Museum (also called the Brooklyn Museum). Describe their experience there.

8. Describe Rivkeh's reaction to her loved one's death.

9. What happens to the Russian writers? How do the Levs react?

10. When Aryeh returns to Brooklyn for the Pesach, how does he treat Asher?

(see the answer keys)

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