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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. After the Sabbath, where does Tevye go to meet Lazar in order to talk to him?
(a) An expensive restaurant.
(b) The inn.
(c) The market.
(d) The general store.

2. How does Golde react to the news the matchmaker delivers regarding the butcher?
(a) She's horrified.
(b) She asks the matchmaker to leave.
(c) She faints.
(d) She's pleased.

3. Hearing the news of the upcoming marriage, Russians who were sitting and drinking nearby bestow the following words upon Lazar and Tevye:
(a) Be well and merry.
(b) Live long and prosper.
(c) Heaven bless you both.
(d) Enjoy everything.

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

5. The village matchmaker, who has been a widow for a long time, claims that a bad husband:
(a) Should be thrown in prison.
(b) Is better than no husband.
(c) Doesn't exist.
(d) Is no good for anyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Tevye's celebratory mood is changed by the sobering conversation with the constable, what does the fiddler's appearance represent?

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

3. At the conclusion of Act 1, Scene 1, why are Golde and Tevye's daughters hoping the matchmaker will take her time finding them a match?

4. When Golde and Tevye's daughters sing the "Matchmaker" song, which of the following is NOT part of the lyrics?

5. Which of the following is NOT one of Tevye's daughters?

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