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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. Fyedka comes to Motel's shop, picks up a shirt, and offers congratulations. When he leaves the shop, who discreetly follows Fyedka?
(a) Golde.
(b) Motel.
(c) Chava.
(d) Tzeitel.

2. After Tevye thanks the constable for the privileged information, what else does he say?
(a) He would appreciate it if the Russians didn't give them any trouble.
(b) It's too bad the Russians and the Jews can't see eye to eye.
(c) The constable is a good man and it's too bad he's not a Jew.
(d) The Jews will not cause any trouble.

3. When the townspeople Mordcha and Mendel complain toTevye that he forgot their orders for the Sabbath, what does he reply?
(a) He forgot, and he's sorry.
(b) They failed to put in their order.
(c) He had trouble with his horse.
(d) They haven't paid him yet.

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

5. When Shandel crosses the stage in a rush and a woman asks her where she's running, Shandel replies ________________.
(a) To Motel's house.
(b) To the marketplace.
(c) To the matchmaker's place.
(d) To see Golde.

Short Answer Questions

1. Motel and Tzeitel have been friends since:

2. When Golde finds Perchik teaching her younger daughters, what does she say?

3. After Perchik explains where he came from, what does Mordcha sarcastically ask?

4. In his conversation with God following the wedding, what else does Tevye mention to God as needing attention?

5. From the letter Yente picks up and delivers to Tzeitel, everyone learns that Perchik ________________.

(see the answer key)

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