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

2. 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.

3. When Tzeitel and Motel talk while they prepare for the Sabbath, what does Motel tell Tzeitel that he plans to purchase?
(a) Milking cow.
(b) Small farm.
(c) Sewing machine.
(d) Typewriter.

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

5. After Tevye asks God several "whys" following his conversation with the constable, how does he end his talk with God?
(a) Asks for protection for his family.
(b) Gives thanks for a husband for Tzeitel.
(c) Asks that Tzeitel will be happy with her husband.
(d) Gives thanks for his family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the constable give Tevye confidential information?

2. Before Tevye arrives to talk with Lazar, the butcher orders what?

3. When Lazar finally realizes that Tevye thinks he's talking about buying his cow, how does he react?

4. When Tevye finds himself alone with the constable, what does the constable tell him?

5. Once Tevye and Lazar agree to an arranged marriage between Lazar and Tzeitel, what do the men drink to?

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