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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the matchmaker feel that the shoemaker's daughter, who has poor eyesight, is a good match for a particular young man?
(a) He's not much to look at.
(b) He can afford to buy her glasses.
(c) He's twice her age.
(d) He can't hear well.

2. When Motel manages to get Tevye's attention right before everyone has dinner, he wants to talk about Tzeitel but all he is able to say is what?
(a) Nice hat.
(b) Good Sabbath.
(c) I'll be right back.
(d) Thank you.

3. In the "Tradition" song, each daughter is prepared to marry ____________.
(a) By the age of twenty.
(b) Whoever the matchmaker chooses.
(c) Whoever Papa picks.
(d) The man of her choice.

4. What common interest do Chava and Fyedka share?
(a) Sewing.
(b) Reading.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Historical trivia.

5. Through Tevye's conversation with God, what do we learn about Tzeitel and Motel after their wedding?
(a) Lazar won't leave them alone.
(b) They're having trouble in their marriage.
(c) They're happy despite living in poverty.
(d) They're desperately struggling to get by.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What wedding gifts do Tevye and Golde give to the newly married couple, Tzeitel and Motel?

3. As Yente and other women of the village gossip, the story keeps changing. By the end of their gossiping, everyone mistakenly thinks that who has been arrested?

4. Long after Tzeitel's wedding, upon hearing of big news, the villagers trade _______________.

5. When Golde and Tevye's daughters sing the "Matchmaker" song, which of the following is NOT part of the lyrics?

(see the answer key)

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