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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. At the conclusion of Act 1, Scene 1, why are Golde and Tevye's daughters hoping the matchmaker will take her time finding them a match?
(a) They're scared of getting stuck with a bad husband.
(b) They want to travel and see the world before getting married.
(c) They want to finish school first.
(d) They don't want to leave their parents and sisters.

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

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

4. 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.

5. The village matchmaker, who has been a widow for a long time, claims that a bad husband:
(a) Doesn't exist.
(b) Is better than no husband.
(c) Should be thrown in prison.
(d) Is no good for anyone.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Motel and Tzeitel have been friends since:

4. When Golde asks her daughter Chava if she has finished milking the cows, what does Chava accidentally drop?

5. At the start of Act 1, Scene 2, Tevye enters pulling a cart. He addresses God, asking what?

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