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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children does the matchmaker have?
(a) Two daughters.
(b) Three sons and a daughter.
(c) None.
(d) One son.

2. At the start of Act 1, Scene 2, Tevye enters pulling a cart. He addresses God, asking what?
(a) Whose idea it was to make him a milkman.
(b) Why his life continues to be so difficult.
(c) Where he can find the riches he wants.
(d) When his daughters will marry.

3. When Tevye asks Perchik how he makes money, what does Perchik say?
(a) He's an actor.
(b) He repairs roofs.
(c) He runs errands.
(d) He's a tutor.

4. When Golde and Tevye's daughters sing the "Matchmaker" song, which of the following is NOT part of the lyrics?
(a) Make me a match.
(b) Bring me a dream.
(c) Find me a find.
(d) Catch me a catch.

5. What is Motel's job?
(a) Dairyman.
(b) Tailor.
(c) Banker.
(d) Innkeeper.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the "Tradition" song, what are the "Mamas" expected to do?

2. Why are traditions important to Tevye?

3. When addressing the audience at the start of the story, Tevye explains that in his community balance is kept through what?

4. When Perchik finally takes the cheese Tevye offers him, what does Tevye say?

5. When Avram waves a newspaper, what terrible news from another town does he announce?

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