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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. After Yussel steps into Motel's shop to congratulate him and is asked a question by Motel, what does Yussel reply?
(a) He's no good at dispensing advice, particularly about women.
(b) He wants to know why Motel would be so rude to him.
(c) He has an expensive hat that Lazar Wolf ordered.
(d) He'll gladly lend Motel money.

2. What kind of shop does Motel own?
(a) Barber shop.
(b) Fruit stand.
(c) Tailor shop.
(d) Flower stand.

3. Villagers are asking the rabbi and each other about the big news, which is about a new _______________.
(a) Arrival.
(b) Tsar.
(c) Match.
(d) Skirmish.

4. In his conversation with God following the wedding, what else does Tevye mention to God as needing attention?
(a) The roof of his house.
(b) His cow's health.
(c) His horse's leg.
(d) His dilapidated barn.

5. As Perchik tries to reason with Hodel, who is very upset, he explains that what happened at her sister's wedding _____________.
(a) Meant absolutely nothing.
(b) Is a sign that the villagers have it in for him.
(c) Is a sign of violence happening across the country.
(d) Was a simple misunderstanding.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the two Russians who were bothering Chava leave, what does Fyedka do?

2. How does Act 1, Scene 5 end?

3. Tevye tells Golde that in his dream, Grandmother Tzeitel looks pretty good considering that she's _____________.

4. Lazar tries to convince Tevye to agree to a marriage between him and Tzeitel by explaining that he's well off and ________________.

5. What common interest do Chava and Fyedka share?

(see the answer key)

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