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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Today's Children, pp. 35-53, Hodl, pp. 53-69.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tevye's wagon run into a tree on the way to Yehpuetz in Tevye Blows a Small Fortune?
(a) A rodent crosses the road and frightens his horse.
(b) The axel breaks.
(c) He falls asleep driving.
(d) His horse smells something and darts after it.

2. How much did Tevye get paid to drag logs from the forest to the train station every day?
(a) Half a ruble a day.
(b) One ruble a day.
(c) One ruble a week.
(d) Three rubles a day.

3. What do Tevye and Layzar drink during their meeting in Today's Children?
(a) Tea.
(b) Brandy.
(c) Only water.
(d) Coffee.

4. How much money does Menachem Mendl want Tevye to invest in the stocks in Chapter 2?
(a) 100 rubles.
(b) 50 rubles.
(c) 300 rubles.
(d) 600 rubles.

5. After losing his fortune, what is Tevye's hope for the future?
(a) He still hopes for better times and to become rich.
(b) He completely foreswares money and doesn't think about it anymore.
(c) He hopes to have his fund reinstated and continue in his exact station.
(d) He has no hope to ever become wealthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does the old woman offer to Tevye for bring her back to the dacha?

2. Why does Tevye think that Yankl should be fired as sexton of the Burial Society?

3. Who does Tevye blame primarily for the loss of his small fortune?

4. What is the name of the town the two women are trying to get to?

5. What year does Tevye record it as being at the end of Hodl?

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