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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Lazar say he sees Tzeitel every Thursday?
(a) His butcher shop.
(b) The bank.
(c) The produce market.
(d) The library.

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

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

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?
(a) May we live together in peace.
(b) May all your dreams come true.
(c) May life bring you abundance.
(d) May you have many children.

5. Who is listening in as Perchik teaches Shprintze and Bielke?
(a) Motel.
(b) Tzeitzel.
(c) Hodel.
(d) Chava.

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite how the villagers feel about Motel and Tzeitel's upcoming wedding, what do they say to Motel?

2. As Tevye sits and talks to God after Tzeitel and Motel are married, what does he request?

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

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

5. When Tevye talks to himself about Lazar, wondering whether or not to give permission for the marriage, he says that ______________.

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