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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 first act, what blessing does the rabbi give the Tsar?
(a) Abundant patience and tolerance.
(b) Bless him and keep him away from their village.
(c) Abundant tasks to keep him occupied.
(d) Bless him and keep him out of trouble.

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

3. When Golde asks her daughter Chava if she has finished milking the cows, what does Chava accidentally drop?
(a) A Candle.
(b) A Milk jug.
(c) A Book.
(d) A Love letter.

4. Why does the matchmaker feel that the shoemaker's daughter, who has poor eyesight, is a good match for a particular young man?
(a) He can't hear well.
(b) He's not much to look at.
(c) He can afford to buy her glasses.
(d) He's twice her age.

5. What is Yente's role in the village?
(a) Peacemaker.
(b) Seamstress.
(c) Waitress.
(d) Matchmaker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Motel and Tzeitel have been friends since:

2. When Golde and Tevye's daughters sing the "Matchmaker" song, which of the following is NOT part of the lyrics?

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

4. In the "Tradition" song, each daughter is prepared to marry ____________.

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

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