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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) Bless him and keep him out of trouble.
(b) Bless him and keep him away from their village.
(c) Abundant tasks to keep him occupied.
(d) Abundant patience and tolerance.

2. At the start of Act 1, Scene 2, Tevye enters pulling a cart. He addresses God, asking what?
(a) Where he can find the riches he wants.
(b) Whose idea it was to make him a milkman.
(c) When his daughters will marry.
(d) Why his life continues to be so difficult.

3. After Perchik explains where he came from, what does Mordcha sarcastically ask?
(a) If that is where he learned to criticize elders.
(b) Why he doesn't just go back there.
(c) If everyone there is such a know it all.
(d) Why he doesn't try to overthrow the Tsar.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In the "Tradition" song, what does each son hope about the bride chosen for him?

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

5. Why are traditions important to Tevye?

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