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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. How does Tevye react when he first learns that Lazar is interested in Tzeitel?
(a) He's angry.
(b) He laughs uncontrollably.
(c) He says Lazar is way too old.
(d) He's surprised.

2. After taking the cheese Tevye offers, what does Perchik say about the rich?
(a) He admires them.
(b) He wants to be like them.
(c) They are criminals.
(d) They eat too much.

3. When Perchik praises Hodel's quick and witty tongue, Tevye says that _____________.
(a) Hodel has the quickest, wittiest tongue of anyone in the family.
(b) All of his daughters are witty, quick, and wise.
(c) The tongue comes from him and the wit comes from her mother.
(d) The wit comes from him and the tongue comes from her mother.

4. Why does the constable give Tevye confidential information?
(a) He owes Tevye a favor.
(b) He's related to Tevye.
(c) He can't keep a secret.
(d) He considers Tevye a friend.

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

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. The village matchmaker, who has been a widow for a long time, claims that a bad husband:

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

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

5. What is Motel's job?

(see the answer key)

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