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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. As everyone sings "Sunrise, Sunset" in the wedding scene, Golde says, "Wasn't it yesterday when they ... :"
(a) Played hopscotch.
(b) Were small.
(c) Made mud cakes.
(d) Wore diapers.

2. After the Sabbath, where does Tevye go to meet Lazar in order to talk to him?
(a) An expensive restaurant.
(b) The general store.
(c) The inn.
(d) The market.

3. When Lazar finally realizes that Tevye thinks he's talking about buying his cow, how does he react?
(a) Laughs and explains he's talking about marrying Tzeitel.
(b) Scolds Tevye for thinking such a thing.
(c) Tells Tevye he can't possibly compare Tzeitel to a cow.
(d) Faints with shock and is resuscitated by the bartender.

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

5. At the wedding, after the rabbi prays over a glass goblet of wine, what do Tzeitel and Motel do?
(a) Kiss each other.
(b) Present gifts to their parents.
(c) Take a sip from the goblet.
(d) Sing a traditional song.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is sitting outside the railroad station, talking together?

2. Once Tevye and Lazar agree to an arranged marriage between Lazar and Tzeitel, what do the men drink to?

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

4. When the Russians join in on the celebratory song and dance between Lazar, Tevye, and other Jews, what is part of the blessing they offer?

5. At their wedding, what is placed over Motel and Tzeitel?

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