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Fiddler on the Roof | Quiz

Joseph Stein
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Fiddler on the Roof | Quiz

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1)

When Tevye finds himself alone with the constable, what does the constable tell him? (from Act 1, Scene 5)

They should not make too much noise at the wedding.
The Tsar is watching them carefully.
He will not arrest him for being drunk.
There will be a small demonstration in the village.
2)

When Golde asks Yente which daughter gets which boy, what does the matchmaker reply? (from Act 2, Scene 7)

She hasn't decided that part yet.
It makes no difference.
The girls can pick.
The boys should decide.
3)

Perchik teaches Shprintze and Bielke outside their home as they do what? (from Act 1, Scene 6)

Peel potatoes.
Milk cows.
Wash clothes.
Plant onions.
4)

How does Act 1, Scene 5 end? (from Act 1, Scene 5)

Golde yells at Tevye.
Tevye collapses and falls asleep.
Tevye gives Golde a kiss.
Tevye dances off with the fiddler.
5)

How does Tzeitel react when she learns she is to wed Lazar Wolf? (from Act 1, Scene 6)

She shouts in anger and frustration.
She runs away in tears.
She cries and says she can't marry him.
She screams and faints.
6)

Despite how the villagers feel about Motel and Tzeitel's upcoming wedding, what do they say to Motel? (from Act 1, Scene 8)

How could you?
Mazeltov.
Be prosperous and fruitful.
Good luck.
7)

The boys that the matchmaker brings Golde for her youngest daughters _______________. (from Act 2, Scene 7)

Are visiting their relatives in the village.
Are brothers.
Are the matchmaker's nephews.
Have the same first name.
8)

At the end of the story, Yente says she will go where? (from Act 2, Scene 8)

America.
Switzerland.
The Holy Land.
South America.
9)

What does Golde realize once Tevye finishes relating his nightmare to her? (from Act 1, Scene 7)

Tevye made the whole thing up.
Lazar is a terrible man.
Grandmother Tzeitel doesn't know what she's talking about.
Tzeitel marrying Motel is for the best.
10)

Who is listening in as Perchik teaches Shprintze and Bielke? (from Act 1, Scene 6)

Chava.
Tzeitzel.
Hodel.
Motel.
11)

When Tevye comes in following Perchik's marriage proposal to Hodel, Perchik says he has bad news and good news. What is the bad news? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

He broke his arm.
His friends were caught stealing.
He's run out of money.
He's leaving the next day.
12)

When the two Russians who were bothering Chava leave, what does Fyedka do? (from Act 1, Scene 8)

Apologizes to Chava.
Laughs at Chava.
Reports their behavior to the constable.
Wraps a bandage around his hand.
13)

Perchik tells Hodel that traditions are changing in other places, with boys and girls holding hands and even doing what together? (from Act 1, Scene 6)

Studying.
Dancing.
Worshipping.
Working.
14)

When everyone talks about big news, the audience is led to believe that Tzeitel and Motel _______________. (from Act 2, Scene 4)

Just had a baby.
Have separated.
Set up a flower stand.
Received a fortune from a rich uncle.
15)

Tevye's conversation with the constable reveals that _______________. (from Act 1, Scene 5)

Nobody in the village can be trusted.
The constable is a wicked man.
The constable doesn't like Tevye at all.
The split between the Jews and Russians is real.
16)

Through Tevye's conversation with God, what do we learn about Tzeitel and Motel after their wedding? (from Act 2, Prologue)

They're happy despite living in poverty.
They're having trouble in their marriage.
Lazar won't leave them alone.
They're desperately struggling to get by.
17)

When Shandel crosses the stage in a rush and a woman asks her where she's running, Shandel replies ________________. (from Act 2, Scene 4)

To Motel's house.
To the matchmaker's place.
To the marketplace.
To see Golde.
18)

At the wedding, after the rabbi prays over a glass goblet of wine, what do Tzeitel and Motel do? (from Act 1, Scene 9)

Present gifts to their parents.
Kiss each other.
Take a sip from the goblet.
Sing a traditional song.
19)

Golde tells Tevye that in her search for Chava, she went to talk to the priest. What did the priest tell her? (from Act 2, Scene 6)

He swore he would not reveal Chava's whereabouts.
Chava and Fyedka were married.
He didn't know anything.
Chava is pregnant and frightened.
20)

In the final scene, where does Motel say he, Tzeitel, and the baby will be going to? (from Act 2, Scene 8)

Chicago.
Warsaw.
Moscow.
New York City.
21)

What does the spirit of Lazar Wolf's first wife indicate she'll do to Tzeitel? (from Act 1, Scene 7)

Drown her.
Drive her out of town.
Haunt her daily.
Choke her.
22)

Why is everyone shocked when, at Tzeitel's wedding reception, Perchik asks Hodel to dance with him? (from Act 1, Scene 10)

It's against tradition for men and women to dance together.
Perchik is much older than Hodel.
The first dance is reserved for the parents of the couple.
The matchmaker has found someone else for Hodel.
23)

Who steps into Motel's shop when he steps out for a few moments? (from Act 1, Scene 8)

Perchik.
The constable.
Russians.
Lazar Wolf.
24)

In the conversation Tevye holds with God some time after the wedding, he says that Tzeitel and Motel work very hard and are as poor as what? (from Act 2, Prologue)

Birds without a nest.
Newborn kittens.
Squirrels in winter.
Cows without grass.
25)

After Tevye says to God, "I know we are the chosen people," what does he ask? (from Act 1, Scene 5)

Why God can't choose someone else once in a while.
Why being chosen carries so much responsibility.
Why he can't trade jobs with the constable.
Why God won't choose an easier life for him.
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