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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. What is Yente's role in the village?
(a) Peacemaker.
(b) Matchmaker.
(c) Seamstress.
(d) Waitress.

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

3. Tevye's conversation with the constable reveals that _______________.
(a) The constable doesn't like Tevye at all.
(b) Nobody in the village can be trusted.
(c) The constable is a wicked man.
(d) The split between the Jews and Russians is real.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While Tevye is introducing his family to Perchik, Motel arrives. What does Tevye say about Motel?

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

3. Where does Lazar say he sees Tzeitel every Thursday?

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

5. What does Golde tell Tevye about Lazar Wolf as Tevye tries to pray?

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