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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Prologue.

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 surprised.
(c) He says Lazar is way too old.
(d) He's angry.

2. When Tevye talks to himself about Lazar, wondering whether or not to give permission for the marriage, he says that ______________.
(a) This might be Tzeitel's only chance.
(b) He never really liked Lazar.
(c) Lazar would make an excellent husband.
(d) Tzeitel would be fine with marrying the butcher.

3. Who steps into Motel's shop when he steps out for a few moments?
(a) Lazar Wolf.
(b) Russians.
(c) The constable.
(d) Perchik.

4. After Perchik explains where he came from, what does Mordcha sarcastically ask?
(a) Why he doesn't just go back there.
(b) Why he doesn't try to overthrow the Tsar.
(c) If that is where he learned to criticize elders.
(d) If everyone there is such a know it all.

5. At the start of Act 1, Scene 2, Tevye enters pulling a cart. He addresses God, asking what?
(a) Where he can find the riches he wants.
(b) Why his life continues to be so difficult.
(c) When his daughters will marry.
(d) Whose idea it was to make him a milkman.

Short Answer Questions

1. After taking the cheese Tevye offers, what does Perchik say about the rich?

2. When Perchik makes fun of traditions that never change, what does Hodel do?

3. How does Tzeitel react when she learns she is to wed Lazar Wolf?

4. What common interest do Chava and Fyedka share?

5. When Motel tells Tevye that he wants to marry Tzeitel, he explains that a year ago, they _______________.

(see the answer key)

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