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

2. Where does Tevye live?
(a) Large city.
(b) Prison camp.
(c) Small village.
(d) Religious commune.

3. Why are traditions important to Tevye?
(a) God developed them.
(b) His ancestors came up with them.
(c) Everyone knows their role in life.
(d) They're fun and comfortable.

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 a beggar gets only one coin this week, he complains that he got two coins the previous week. The donor explains he had a bad week, to which the beggar replies:
(a) Why should he suffer for someone else's bad week?
(b) What's the donor hiding in his coat pocket?
(c) He can't afford a bad week.
(d) It's all right so long as he gets three coins next week.

Short Answer Questions

1. When one of her daughters reminds Golde that Tevye works hard, what does Golde say?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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