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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the lesson that Perchik tells Tevye's daughters about Laban and Jacob, what does Laban do?
(a) Steals from Jacob.
(b) Tricks Jacob.
(c) Abandons Jacob.
(d) Throws Jacob into a well.

2. What news does the matchmaker deliver to Golde and her daughters regarding the butcher, Lazar Wolf?
(a) He's interested in Tzeitel.
(b) He has been imprisoned.
(c) He has a gift for them.
(d) His son is interested in Tzeitel.

3. When Hodel comments on Perchik's lesson about Laban and Jacob, what does she say?
(a) The rabbi would have a different interpretation.
(b) He doesn't know what he's talking about.
(c) She never heard that story before.
(d) The story has nothing to do with her sisters.

4. After Golde talks to Tevye about Lazar Wolf, what does Tevye agree to do?
(a) Talk to him after the Sabbath.
(b) Offer one of his daughters for marriage.
(c) Invite him to dinner.
(d) Ask Lazar what he thinks of the eldest daughter.

5. 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) Typewriter.
(c) Small farm.
(d) Sewing machine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Villagers are asking the rabbi and each other about the big news, which is about a new _______________.

2. As the wedding ceremony progresses, the women of the village sing, "One season following another, Laden with ...:"

3. As the pair sits together at the railroad station ________________.

4. When Avram waves a newspaper, what terrible news from another town does he announce?

5. Some time after Perchik leaves the village, Yente comes by with a letter she picked up at the post office. It's from Perchik, and it's for ______________.

(see the answer key)

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