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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At their wedding, what does Motel place over Tzeitel's head?
(a) Hat.
(b) Crown.
(c) Veil.
(d) Wreath.

3. Hodel tells Tevye that Perchik is in trouble but through no fault of his own. When Tevye expresses doubt, Hodel reminds him about the stories of _____________.
(a) Jacob and Rachel.
(b) Daniel and the lion's den.
(c) Abraham and Moses.
(d) David and Bathsheba.

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

5. How does Tevye react when he first learns that Lazar is interested in Tzeitel?
(a) He's surprised.
(b) He's angry.
(c) He says Lazar is way too old.
(d) He laughs uncontrollably.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the Sabbath, where does Tevye go to meet Lazar in order to talk to him?

2. Tevye convinces himself that by marrying Lazar, Tzeitel will never know what?

3. Lazar tries to convince Tevye to agree to a marriage between him and Tzeitel by explaining that he's well off and ________________.

4. As everyone sings "Sunrise, Sunset" in the wedding scene, Golde says, "Wasn't it yesterday when they ... :"

5. Before Tevye arrives to talk with Lazar, the butcher orders what?

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