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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before Tevye arrives to talk with Lazar, the butcher orders what?
(a) Two cups of coffee.
(b) A cup of coffee and a cup of tea.
(c) Two mugs of hot soup.
(d) Two glasses and a bottle of brandy.

2. Who stays behind to keep an eye on Motel's shop when he leaves for a few moments?
(a) Tzeitel.
(b) Chava.
(c) Tevye.
(d) Hodel.

3. When Yussel steps into Motel's shop to congratulate him for the upcoming wedding, what does Motel ask him?
(a) To lend him money.
(b) For a wedding hat.
(c) For advice.
(d) To please leave.

4. In the lesson that Perchik tells Tevye's daughters about Laban and Jacob, what does Laban do?
(a) Abandons Jacob.
(b) Tricks Jacob.
(c) Steals from Jacob.
(d) Throws Jacob into a well.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the villagers feel about the news that Tzeitel will be marrying Motel instead of Lazar?

2. In the conversation Tevye holds with God some time after the wedding, he says that Tzeitel and Motel work very hard and are as poor as what?

3. Through Tevye's conversation with God, what do we learn about Tzeitel and Motel after their wedding?

4. 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?

5. When Hodel comments on Perchik's lesson about Laban and Jacob, what does she say?

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