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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Once Tevye and Lazar agree to an arranged marriage between Lazar and Tzeitel, what do the men drink to?
(a) To abundance.
(b) Marriage, family, and grandchildren.
(c) To life.
(d) Health, wealth, and wisdom.

2. When Tevye sings "If I Were A Rich Man," he says that he'd build a house with one staircase going up, one going down, and the third _____________.
(a) Extending into the cellar.
(b) Going nowhere.
(c) Going sideways.
(d) Extending beyond the roof.

3. When the two Russians who were bothering Chava leave, what does Fyedka do?
(a) Reports their behavior to the constable.
(b) Laughs at Chava.
(c) Apologizes to Chava.
(d) Wraps a bandage around his hand.

4. When Tevye and Lazar meet to talk, what does Tevye think they're discussing?
(a) Buying Tevye's little milk cow.
(b) Increasing Lazar's milk order.
(c) Going into business together.
(d) Purchasing Tevye's house.

5. In Tevye's dream, Grandmother Tzeitel calls Motel a _______________.
(a) Silly young man in love.
(b) Fine upstanding boy.
(c) Clumsy but well-meaning man.
(d) Remarkably talented tailor.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Perchik explains where he came from, what does Mordcha sarcastically ask?

2. At their wedding, where do Tzeitel and Motel stand relative to other people?

3. What is Yente's role in the village?

4. Tevye claims that without their traditions, the villagers' lives would be ______________.

5. Why does the constable give Tevye confidential information?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tevye react after Hodel and Perchik tell him that they are engaged?

2. Summarize the conversation Perchik and Hodel have regarding changing traditions.

3. Why is Golde frantic when she locates Tevye to talk about Chava?

4. How does Tevye respond to the news the constable gives him right after he agrees to Lazar marrying Tzeitel?

5. What does the new arrival turn out to be, and why is everyone excited about it?

6. How does Hodel react to Perchik's interpretation of the Biblical story of Jacob and Laban?

7. When we first meet Tevye's daughters, what do we learn about Chava?

8. As Yente compliments Golde's daughters while they prepare for the Sabbath, what does she say about having a husband?

9. As Yente, the matchmaker, makes her way to Golde's house while the family prepares for the Sabbath, why does Tzeitel complain?

10. What does Yussel say when Motel asks if he has a wedding hat for him? How does Motel reply?

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