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

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

3. At their wedding, what is placed over Motel and Tzeitel?
(a) Pine branches.
(b) Canopy.
(c) Arch.
(d) Flag.

4. As the wedding ceremony progresses, the women of the village sing, "One season following another, Laden with ...:"
(a) Daily doses of elation.
(b) Trouble and toil.
(c) Laughter and fighting.
(d) Happiness and tears.

5. Where does Lazar say he sees Tzeitel every Thursday?
(a) The produce market.
(b) The bank.
(c) The library.
(d) His butcher shop.

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

3. When Tevye and Lazar meet to talk, what does Tevye think they're discussing?

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

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

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