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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 the villagers hear and share that there is big news in their village, they rush over to __________________.
(a) The local synagogue.
(b) Tevye and Golde's house.
(c) Tzeitel and Motel's house.
(d) The village inn.

2. How do the villagers feel about the news that Tzeitel will be marrying Motel instead of Lazar?
(a) They wonder who would force her to marry Motel.
(b) They wonder why she's marrying a poor man instead of a wealthy one.
(c) Nobody cares who gets married as long as there will be a celebration.
(d) They are overjoyed because Motel is a much better match.

3. While everyone's gathered at Motel's shop admiring the new arrival, Golde talks with Tzeitel about what?
(a) Tzeitel's relationship with Motel.
(b) The baby.
(c) Tzeitel's sisters.
(d) The responsibility of running a shop.

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

5. After Perchik explains where he came from, what does Mordcha sarcastically ask?
(a) If that is where he learned to criticize elders.
(b) Why he doesn't just go back there.
(c) Why he doesn't try to overthrow the Tsar.
(d) If everyone there is such a know it all.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tevye tries to correct Grandmother Tzeitel on behalf of Golde, what does the grandmother say?

2. As Perchik tries to reason with Hodel, who is very upset, he explains that what happened at her sister's wedding _____________.

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

4. After Tevye gives Lazar permission to marry his daughter, the men go out into the street drunk. What fact does Lazar point out to Tevye?

5. As the wedding ceremony progresses, the women of the village sing, "One season following another, Laden with ...:"

(see the answer key)

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