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

2. Who is sitting outside the railroad station, talking together?
(a) Hodel and Tzeitel.
(b) Tevye and Motel.
(c) Motel and Tzeitel.
(d) Hodel and Tevye.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At Motel and Tzeitel's wedding, who wonders if they'll be married one day?

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

4. At their wedding, where do Tzeitel and Motel stand relative to other people?

5. Why is one of Tevye's daughters going to Siberia?

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