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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. What is Yente's role in the village?
(a) Matchmaker.
(b) Seamstress.
(c) Peacemaker.
(d) Waitress.

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

3. When Golde and Tevye's daughters sing the "Matchmaker" song, which of the following is NOT part of the lyrics?
(a) Bring me a dream.
(b) Make me a match.
(c) Catch me a catch.
(d) Find me a find.

4. Tevye tells Lazar that he always wanted a son but _______________.
(a) Never expected such a rich one.
(b) One a little younger than himself.
(c) They're more like brothers.
(d) Never even considered the butcher.

5. With Tevye, Lazar, and other men roaming the streets drunk, the constable appears. What does he ask?
(a) If their wives know where they are.
(b) If they know what time it is.
(c) Why they are being so loud.
(d) What they are celebrating.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Tevye asks God several "whys" following his conversation with the constable, how does he end his talk with God?

2. After Tevye thanks the constable for the privileged information, what else does he say?

3. Motel is afraid to talk to Tevye about wanting to marry Tzeitel, claiming that he's only what?

4. As they make preparations for the Sabbath, what does Tzeitel urge Motel to do?

5. When Tzeitel and Motel talk while they prepare for the Sabbath, what does Motel tell Tzeitel that he plans to purchase?

(see the answer key)

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