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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 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) Lazar would make an excellent husband.
(c) He never really liked Lazar.
(d) Tzeitel would be fine with marrying the butcher.

2. Before coming to the village, Perchik was a university student where?
(a) Krakow.
(b) Kazan.
(c) Kaunas.
(d) Kiev.

3. Motel is afraid to talk to Tevye about wanting to marry Tzeitel, claiming that he's only what?
(a) A plain young man.
(b) An aspiring writer.
(c) A poor tailor.
(d) A humble farmer.

4. While Tevye is introducing his family to Perchik, Motel arrives. What does Tevye say about Motel?
(a) This is not mine.
(b) Him, I don't know.
(c) Here's our neighbor.
(d) This is the town tailor.

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

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. Motel and Tzeitel have been friends since:

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

4. 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?

5. What is Yente's role in the village?

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