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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his conversation with God following the wedding, what else does Tevye mention to God as needing attention?
(a) His dilapidated barn.
(b) His horse's leg.
(c) The roof of his house.
(d) His cow's health.

2. 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 his daughters.
(c) His blessings.
(d) His anger at the Russians.

3. When Hodel comments on Perchik's lesson about Laban and Jacob, what does she say?
(a) He doesn't know what he's talking about.
(b) The story has nothing to do with her sisters.
(c) The rabbi would have a different interpretation.
(d) She never heard that story before.

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

5. Perchik tells Hodel that traditions are changing in other places, with boys and girls holding hands and even doing what together?
(a) Working.
(b) Studying.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Worshipping.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the Sabbath, where does Tevye go to meet Lazar in order to talk to him?

2. When Sasha and another Russian harass Chava, what does Fyedka do?

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

4. When Perchik states that girls should also learn, how does Mendel react?

5. Before Tevye arrives to talk with Lazar, the butcher orders what?

(see the answer key)

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