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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Tevye and Lazar meet to talk, what does Tevye think they're discussing?
(a) Increasing Lazar's milk order.
(b) Purchasing Tevye's house.
(c) Going into business together.
(d) Buying Tevye's little milk cow.

2. When Lazar finally realizes that Tevye thinks he's talking about buying his cow, how does he react?
(a) Scolds Tevye for thinking such a thing.
(b) Laughs and explains he's talking about marrying Tzeitel.
(c) Tells Tevye he can't possibly compare Tzeitel to a cow.
(d) Faints with shock and is resuscitated by the bartender.

3. When Tevye finds himself alone with the constable, what does the constable tell him?
(a) They should not make too much noise at the wedding.
(b) There will be a small demonstration in the village.
(c) He will not arrest him for being drunk.
(d) The Tsar is watching them carefully.

4. Lazar tries to convince Tevye to agree to a marriage between him and Tzeitel by explaining that he's well off and ________________.
(a) She'll have nice clothes and furniture.
(b) She wouldn't have to clean because he has a housekeeper.
(c) He has a very big house.
(d) He'll take good care of her.

5. When Tevye asks Perchik how he makes money, what does Perchik say?
(a) He repairs roofs.
(b) He's a tutor.
(c) He runs errands.
(d) He's an actor.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Tevye says to God, "I know we are the chosen people," what does he ask?

2. Motel and Tzeitel have been friends since:

3. How many children does the matchmaker have?

4. Tevye's conversation with the constable reveals that _______________.

5. Where does Lazar say he sees Tzeitel every Thursday?

(see the answer key)

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