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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Motel tells Tevye that he wants to marry Tzeitel, he explains that a year ago, they _______________.
(a) Were secretly engaged.
(b) Fell in love with each other.
(c) Decided to marry each other and move to America.
(d) Made a pledge to marry each other.

2. What kind of shop does Motel own?
(a) Tailor shop.
(b) Barber shop.
(c) Flower stand.
(d) Fruit stand.

3. How do the villagers feel about the news that Tzeitel will be marrying Motel instead of Lazar?
(a) They wonder who would force her to marry Motel.
(b) They are overjoyed because Motel is a much better match.
(c) They wonder why she's marrying a poor man instead of a wealthy one.
(d) Nobody cares who gets married as long as there will be a celebration.

4. Some time after the wedding and the ruckus created by Russian soldiers, Tevye sits outside his home, talking to God. What does he start out talking about?
(a) His troubles.
(b) His anger at the Russians.
(c) His anger at his daughters.
(d) His blessings.

5. Through Tevye's conversation with God, what do we learn about Tzeitel and Motel after their wedding?
(a) Lazar won't leave them alone.
(b) They're having trouble in their marriage.
(c) They're happy despite living in poverty.
(d) They're desperately struggling to get by.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. When the townspeople Mordcha and Mendel complain toTevye that he forgot their orders for the Sabbath, what does he reply?

5. Who is listening in as Perchik teaches Shprintze and Bielke?

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