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My Name is Asher Lev
Chaim Potok
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapters 3–4
Chapter 5
Chapters 6 and 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Characters
Character List
Asher Lev
Jacob Kahn
Rivkeh Lev
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Plot Overview
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapters 3-4
Chapter 5
Chapters 6 and 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Symbols, Motifs
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further Study
Chapter 14 Quiz
Further Study
Chapter 14 Quiz
1
of 5
What paintings does Anna place as the climax of the show?
The nudes
The crucifixion paintings
The portraits of Asher's mother
Pieta imitations
2
of 5
How do Asher's parents react to the exhibit?
They are supportive
They are horrified
They are indifferent
They are paralyzed
3
of 5
What is the Rebbe's decision regarding Asher's involvement in the Ladover community?
He makes Asher his assistant
He makes Asher a rabbi
He banishes Asher
He executes Asher
4
of 5
What does the symbol of the crucifixion mean to Asher?
Christian superiority
Ultimate suffering
Faith
Jewish anger
5
of 5
According to Kahn, how can Asher justify the pain his art will cause?
By supporting his parents
By remaining true to God
By disowning his community
By becoming a great artist
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