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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. What does Tevye take with him when he goes to Yehupetz to look for Mendl?
(a) A gift for Mendl.
(b) Dairy merchandise.
(c) His daughter.
(d) The contract he signed with Mendl.

2. What does the long-haired messenger tell Hodl?
(a) He tells her Peppercorn is in jail.
(b) He tells her Peppercorn has been injured.
(c) He tells her Peppercorn has died.
(d) He tells her Peppercorn has left her for another woman.

3. What is the profession of Motl Komzoyl, who Tsaytl want to marry?
(a) He is a tailor.
(b) He owns a store.
(c) He is a carpenter.
(d) He is a soldier.

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

5. What happens to Tevye when he stops to pray in the evening after hauling logs all day?
(a) His horse decides to run off.
(b) It begins to rain on him.
(c) He finds a ruble on the ground.
(d) He hears a woman crying.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tevye go to see Layzar Wolf in Today's Children?

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

3. What question about Mendle does Tevye ask Golde after he leaves their home?

4. Why does Tevye's wagon run into a tree on the way to Yehpuetz in Tevye Blows a Small Fortune?

5. How is Tevye related to Menachem Mendl?

(see the answer key)

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