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

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

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

4. When Tevye reluctantly lets Hodel leave, he asks God to see that she ______________.
(a) Doesn't make a mistake.
(b) Doesn't starve.
(c) Dresses warm.
(d) Comes back soon.

5. Why is one of Tevye's daughters going to Siberia?
(a) The youngest will be going to school there.
(b) Chava is running away to marry Fyedka.
(c) Perchik has been arrested and Hodel wants to go help him.
(d) Tzeitel is going to ask for financial help from a relative there.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lazar tries to convince Tevye to agree to a marriage between him and Tzeitel by explaining that he's well off and ________________.

2. At the wedding of Tzeitel and Motel, where do the men and women go?

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

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

5. 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?

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