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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the "Tradition" song, what does each son hope about the bride chosen for him?
(a) She's smart.
(b) She cooks well.
(c) She's pretty.
(d) She sings nicely.

2. Which of the following is NOT one of Tevye's daughters?
(a) Hodel.
(b) Tzeitel.
(c) Bielke.
(d) Yentell.

3. When addressing the audience at the start of the story, Tevye explains that in his community balance is kept through what?
(a) Law and order.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Tradition.
(d) Hard work.

4. According to the "Tradition" song sung by everyone, what are the "Papas" expected to do?
(a) Work to keep the peace.
(b) Scramble for a living.
(c) Mend broken roofs.
(d) Plant seasonal crops.

5. When Tevye asks Perchik how he makes money, what does Perchik say?
(a) He repairs roofs.
(b) He's a tutor.
(c) He's an actor.
(d) He runs errands.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Perchik finally takes the cheese Tevye offers him, what does Tevye say?

2. Why are traditions important to Tevye?

3. Tevye explains that in his community, prayer shawls are worn as what?

4. What is Yente's role in the village?

5. When the townspeople Mordcha and Mendel complain toTevye that he forgot their orders for the Sabbath, what does he reply?

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