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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. In the wedding scene, Tzeitel enters in her bridal clothes, followed by _________________.
(a) Her mother, father, sisters, and other relatives.
(b) Twelve bridesmaids.
(c) Only the women of the village.
(d) The rabbi and his family.

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

3. At Motel and Tzeitel's wedding, who wonders if they'll be married one day?
(a) The village's bachelors.
(b) Perchik and Hodel.
(c) Chava and Fyedka.
(d) Tevye's youngest daughters.

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

5. Hearing the news of the upcoming marriage, Russians who were sitting and drinking nearby bestow the following words upon Lazar and Tevye:
(a) Be well and merry.
(b) Heaven bless you both.
(c) Live long and prosper.
(d) Enjoy everything.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tevye react when he first learns that Lazar is interested in Tzeitel?

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

3. At their wedding, what does Motel place over Tzeitel's head?

4. When Hodel prepares to marry Perchik, Tevye worries that there will be no one to perform a proper marriage. Hodel assures him that _______________.

5. As the wedding ceremony progresses, the women of the village sing, "One season following another, Laden with ...:"

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