Fiddler on the Roof | Short Answer Test Questions

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer each question with the appropriate short response.

Short Answer Questions - Act 1, Prologue

1. Where does Tevye live?

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

3. Tevye explains that in his community, prayer shawls are worn as what?

4. Why are traditions important to Tevye?

5. According to the "Tradition" song sung by everyone, what are the "Papas" expected to do?

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

7. In the "Tradition" song, what does each son hope about the bride chosen for him?

8. In the "Tradition" song, each daughter is prepared to marry ____________.

9. Why does the matchmaker feel that the shoemaker's daughter, who has...
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