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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) His horse smells something and darts after it.
(b) The axel breaks.
(c) A rodent crosses the road and frightens his horse.
(d) He falls asleep driving.

2. Where does Mendl hide Tevye's money so that no one would steal it from him on his journey?
(a) He ties it to his belt.
(b) He sews it into his breast pocket.
(c) He hides it in his shoe.
(d) He puts it in his hat.

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

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

5. What gift does the old woman offer to Tevye for bring her back to the dacha?
(a) A milk cow.
(b) 18 rubles.
(c) A new coat.
(d) A goat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tevye find Mendl in Yehpuetz?

2. According to Tevye, what is a "dog's age ago"?

3. When Tevye returns from his meeting with Layzar, how does Golde initially react?

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

5. What does the long-haired messenger tell Hodl?

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