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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As guests enter during the wedding scene, what do they do?
(a) Light candles.
(b) Kneel and pray.
(c) Drop rose petals.
(d) Yell "Mazeltov."

2. Why is one of Tevye's daughters going to Siberia?
(a) The youngest will be going to school there.
(b) Chava is running away to marry Fyedka.
(c) Tzeitel is going to ask for financial help from a relative there.
(d) Perchik has been arrested and Hodel wants to go help him.

3. When Tevye reluctantly lets Hodel leave, he asks God to see that she ______________.
(a) Comes back soon.
(b) Doesn't starve.
(c) Doesn't make a mistake.
(d) Dresses warm.

4. When the Russians join in on the celebratory song and dance between Lazar, Tevye, and other Jews, what is part of the blessing they offer?
(a) May you have many children.
(b) May we live together in peace.
(c) May all your dreams come true.
(d) May life bring you abundance.

5. Once Tevye and Lazar agree to an arranged marriage between Lazar and Tzeitel, what do the men drink to?
(a) To life.
(b) Health, wealth, and wisdom.
(c) Marriage, family, and grandchildren.
(d) To abundance.

Short Answer Questions

1. At their wedding, where do Tzeitel and Motel stand relative to other people?

2. Where does Lazar say he sees Tzeitel every Thursday?

3. Lazar tries to convince Tevye to agree to a marriage between him and Tzeitel by explaining that he's well off and ________________.

4. How does Tevye react when he first learns that Lazar is interested in Tzeitel?

5. When Lazar finally realizes that Tevye thinks he's talking about buying his cow, how does he react?

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