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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. When the villagers are gathered at his shop, why does Motel hold up two different pieces of cloth that have been sewn together?
(a) To show that he's tried out the newly arrived sewing machine.
(b) It's the beginning of the blanket he's sewing for his baby.
(c) So everyone can see the start of the banner for the new flower shop.
(d) To show the new dress he's making for Tzeitel.

2. When Tevye sings "If I Were A Rich Man," he says that he'd build a house with one staircase going up, one going down, and the third _____________.
(a) Extending beyond the roof.
(b) Extending into the cellar.
(c) Going nowhere.
(d) Going sideways.

3. As the wedding ceremony progresses, the women of the village sing, "One season following another, Laden with ...:"
(a) Daily doses of elation.
(b) Laughter and fighting.
(c) Trouble and toil.
(d) Happiness and tears.

4. When Tevye tells Golde that Grandmother Tzeitel appeared in his dream, what does Golde ask?
(a) What she wanted.
(b) How she looked.
(c) Why she appeared.
(d) How she was feeling.

5. At their wedding, what is placed over Motel and Tzeitel?
(a) Arch.
(b) Pine branches.
(c) Flag.
(d) Canopy.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the constable leaves after his private conversation with Tevye, what does Tevye ask God?

2. Motel is afraid to talk to Tevye about wanting to marry Tzeitel, claiming that he's only what?

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

4. Before Tevye arrives to talk with Lazar, the butcher orders what?

5. When Tevye tries to correct Grandmother Tzeitel on behalf of Golde, what does the grandmother say?

(see the answer key)

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