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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before coming to the village, Perchik was a university student where?
(a) Kaunas.
(b) Kazan.
(c) Kiev.
(d) Krakow.

2. When Avram waves a newspaper, what terrible news from another town does he announce?
(a) The Tsar arrested town leaders.
(b) A flood devastated the town.
(c) Russian soldiers attacked the Jews.
(d) All the Jews were evicted.

3. Which of the following is NOT one of Tevye's daughters?
(a) Bielke.
(b) Yentell.
(c) Tzeitel.
(d) Hodel.

4. Motel and Tzeitel have been friends since:
(a) They were babies.
(b) Motel moved next door.
(c) Tzeitel saved Motel's life.
(d) The fourth grade.

5. Lazar tries to convince Tevye to agree to a marriage between him and Tzeitel by explaining that he's well off and ________________.
(a) She wouldn't have to clean because he has a housekeeper.
(b) She'll have nice clothes and furniture.
(c) He has a very big house.
(d) He'll take good care of her.

Short Answer Questions

1. When one of her daughters reminds Golde that Tevye works hard, what does Golde say?

2. How many children does the matchmaker have?

3. After Tevye says to God, "I know we are the chosen people," what does he ask?

4. Why does the constable give Tevye confidential information?

5. What is Motel's job?

(see the answer key)

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