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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. Tevye convinces himself that by marrying Lazar, Tzeitel will never know what?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Loneliness.
(c) Pain.
(d) Hunger.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Motel manages to get Tevye's attention right before everyone has dinner, he wants to talk about Tzeitel but all he is able to say is what?

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

3. Tevye tells Lazar that he always wanted a son but _______________.

4. When Tzeitel and Motel talk while they prepare for the Sabbath, what does Motel tell Tzeitel that he plans to purchase?

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

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