Nigel's Painting

It had taken Nigel several months of hard work, and now he was exuberant because he had finally completed his last painting. It was his thirtieth piece of art. He was about to exhibit his paintings at the local art exhibition hall.
Nigel was told that the exhibition would be open to artists, mainly painters and sculptors from all over the country. He also knew that a few local artisans would be exhibiting their handcrafted work. Nigel looked forward to seeing his artwork up on the walls.
Nigel had used a really large canvas for his thirtieth painting, and it looked extraordinary, mainly due its size and the gold paint he had used to embellish it. The painting looked exquisite due to this final adorning touch, and Nigel felt confident placing it in the exhibit.
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Based on context clues in the passage, what is the meaning of artisans?
A.
a singer
B.
a dancer
C.
a talented musician
D.
a skilled craftsperson

Read the excerpt from rena's promise: two sisters in auschwitz. “i have a favor to ask of you, andrzej . . this is very difficult for me, but i must ask. it is no longer safe in tylicz for rena. her mother and i are worried for her safety every day.” “i heard what happened last night, mr. kornreich. i understand your concern.” “i have no money to pay you for this favor.” “sir, i would not take any money from you. she is my friend since childhood. i will do whatever you ask to your daughter.” “ you.” papa paused, stroking his chin where his beard should have been. “you seem like a man of your word. if you would bring rena across the border to slovakia, her mother and i might find sleep at night.” which best summarizes the excerpt? although he does not trust andrzej, rena’s father fears for his daughter’s life and finally agrees to leave her with him. slovakia is the only safe place for the jews of europe, and andrzej has agreed to take rena there. rena’s father asks andrzej to take her to safety in slovakia, and he agrees to do so. after much deliberation, rena’s father pays a polish man to take her safely across the border to slovakia. mark this and return