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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. Which of the following is NOT one of Tevye's daughters?
(a) Yentell.
(b) Bielke.
(c) Tzeitel.
(d) Hodel.

2. When Tevye talks to himself about Lazar, wondering whether or not to give permission for the marriage, he says that ______________.
(a) Tzeitel would be fine with marrying the butcher.
(b) Lazar would make an excellent husband.
(c) This might be Tzeitel's only chance.
(d) He never really liked Lazar.

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?
(a) The Russians were rarely that cordial to them.
(b) Both men are the same age.
(c) Tzeitel will be the first of Tevye's daughters to marry.
(d) Tevye will be Lazar's papa.

4. Which of the following is part of the Sabbath Prayer song?
(a) May the Lord protect and defend you.
(b) May you dwell in the house of the Lord.
(c) May you live in harmony and joy.
(d) May the Lord shine a light upon you.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Motel and Tzeitel have been friends since:

2. At the start of Act 1, Scene 2, Tevye enters pulling a cart. He addresses God, asking what?

3. What news does the matchmaker deliver to Golde and her daughters regarding the butcher, Lazar Wolf?

4. When Tevye and Lazar meet to talk, what does Tevye think they're discussing?

5. How does Tevye react when he first learns that Lazar is interested in Tzeitel?

(see the answer key)

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