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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Perchik makes fun of traditions that never change, what does Hodel do?
(a) Laughs loudly.
(b) Slaps him.
(c) Defends traditions.
(d) Agrees with him.

2. Who stays behind to keep an eye on Motel's shop when he leaves for a few moments?
(a) Chava.
(b) Hodel.
(c) Tzeitel.
(d) Tevye.

3. Who is Fruma Sarah to Lazar Wolf?
(a) Sister.
(b) Mother.
(c) Daughter.
(d) First wife.

4. Villagers are asking the rabbi and each other about the big news, which is about a new _______________.
(a) Match.
(b) Skirmish.
(c) Tsar.
(d) Arrival.

5. When Tevye comes in following Perchik's marriage proposal to Hodel, Perchik says he has bad news and good news. What is the good news?
(a) He got a job at the university.
(b) He has purchased grain and eggs for the family.
(c) He inherited a vast fortune.
(d) He and Hodel are engaged.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Perchik tries to talk to Hodel, who is very unhappy with him, what does he say?

2. Why does Tevye wake up in the middle of the night asking where Fruma Sarah is?

3. Tevye's conversation with the constable reveals that _______________.

4. After Perchik explains where he came from, what does Mordcha sarcastically ask?

5. How many children does the matchmaker have?

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