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

2. Tevye claims that without their traditions, the villagers' lives would be ______________.
(a) As empty as a drained milk jug.
(b) As cold as a Siberian winter.
(c) As shaky as a fiddler on the roof.
(d) As lonely as a frightened fiddler.

3. 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 don't want to leave their parents and sisters.
(b) They want to travel and see the world before getting married.
(c) They want to finish school first.
(d) They're scared of getting stuck with a bad husband.

4. When Perchik finally takes the cheese Tevye offers him, what does Tevye say?
(a) Don't forget to thank God for it.
(b) The villagers can be trusted.
(c) It's no crime being poor.
(d) There's always room for a bit of cheese.

5. Motel and Tzeitel have been friends since:
(a) Motel moved next door.
(b) Tzeitel saved Motel's life.
(c) They were babies.
(d) The fourth grade.

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. After Perchik explains where he came from, what does Mordcha sarcastically ask?

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

4. When Golde asks Tevye where his horse is, what does Tevye reply?

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

(see the answer key)

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