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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 Hodel prepares to marry Perchik, Tevye worries that there will be no one to perform a proper marriage. Hodel assures him that _______________.
(a) They'll find the best rabbi in town.
(b) They'll marry under a canopy, according to tradition.
(c) They'll invite him to the wedding.
(d) Perchik has everything already arranged.

2. 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) Abraham and Moses.
(b) Jacob and Rachel.
(c) David and Bathsheba.
(d) Daniel and the lion's den.

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

4. The wedding of Tzeitel and Motel concludes with ________________.
(a) Tzeitel removing her veil.
(b) Motel stepping on the wineglass to break it.
(c) Motel throwing his hat into the air.
(d) Tzeitel singing the bride song.

5. As guests enter during the wedding scene, what do they do?
(a) Kneel and pray.
(b) Drop rose petals.
(c) Light candles.
(d) Yell "Mazeltov."

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As villagers sing "Sunrise, Sunset," Tevye asks, "Is this the little girl I carried? Is this the ... :"

3. When Lazar finally realizes that Tevye thinks he's talking about buying his cow, how does he react?

4. Where does Lazar say he sees Tzeitel every Thursday?

5. When Tevye talks to himself about Lazar, wondering whether or not to give permission for the marriage, he says that ______________.

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