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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 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.

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

3. Motel and Tzeitel have been friends since:
(a) Motel moved next door.
(b) Tzeitel saved Motel's life.
(c) They were babies.
(d) The fourth grade.

4. After Tevye thanks the constable for the privileged information, what else does he say?
(a) The constable is a good man and it's too bad he's not a Jew.
(b) The Jews will not cause any trouble.
(c) It's too bad the Russians and the Jews can't see eye to eye.
(d) He would appreciate it if the Russians didn't give them any trouble.

5. When the townspeople Mordcha and Mendel complain toTevye that he forgot their orders for the Sabbath, what does he reply?
(a) They failed to put in their order.
(b) He forgot, and he's sorry.
(c) He had trouble with his horse.
(d) They haven't paid him yet.

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

3. After Tevye gives Lazar permission to marry his daughter, the men go out into the street drunk. What fact does Lazar point out to Tevye?

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

5. When one of her daughters reminds Golde that Tevye works hard, what does Golde say?

(see the answer key)

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