1. When Perchik tells Tevye's family that he's a good teacher, how does Hodel respond?
(a) Calls him a con artist.
(b) Expresses doubt.
(c) Says she knows more than he does.
(d) Asks him to leave.

2. Who helps the elderly rabbi to the table?
(a) Fyedka.
(b) Mendel.
(c) Perchik.
(d) Chava.

3. Why does the constable give Tevye confidential information?
(a) He's related to Tevye.
(b) He can't keep a secret.
(c) He considers Tevye a friend.
(d) He owes Tevye a favor.

4. With Tevye, Lazar, and other men roaming the streets drunk, the constable appears. What does he ask?
(a) If their wives know where they are.
(b) If they know what time it is.
(c) Why they are being so loud.
(d) What they are celebrating.

5. When Perchik wants to know why Hodel is so interested in the rabbi's son, what does she say?
(a) She's been good friends with the rabbi's son since they were seven.
(b) He's smart, handsome, and well respected.
(c) At least he doesn't have crazy ideas about changing the world.
(d) It's absolutely none of his business.

Short Answer Questions

1. Some time after Perchik leaves the village, Yente comes by with a letter she picked up at the post office. It's from Perchik, and it's for ______________.

2. Who steps into Motel's shop when he steps out for a few moments?

3. When Yente hands Tzeitel a letter written by Perchik, Tzeitel notes that _______________.

4. In the lesson that Perchik tells Tevye's daughters about Laban and Jacob, what does Laban do?

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

(see the answer key)

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