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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Golde and Tevye's daughters sing the "Matchmaker" song, which of the following is NOT part of the lyrics?
(a) Find me a find.
(b) Bring me a dream.
(c) Catch me a catch.
(d) Make me a match.

2. According to the "Tradition" song, what are the "Mamas" expected to do?
(a) Raise the family and run the home.
(b) Feed the husband and wash clothes.
(c) Teach sons to pray.
(d) Teach daughters to read.

3. What does Golde tell Tevye about Lazar Wolf as Tevye tries to pray?
(a) He will stop by soon.
(b) He wants to marry one of their daughters.
(c) He would be a good match for one of their daughters.
(d) He wants to talk to him.

4. Which of the following is NOT one of Tevye's daughters?
(a) Yentell.
(b) Hodel.
(c) Tzeitel.
(d) Bielke.

5. When Tevye asks Shprintze and Bielke if they want to take lessons from Perchik, how do the girls respond?
(a) They giggle and say yes.
(b) They ask their mother.
(c) They refuse.
(d) They say they're not sure.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Tevye is introducing his family to Perchik, Motel arrives. What does Tevye say about Motel?

2. When Tevye and Lazar meet to talk, what does Tevye think they're discussing?

3. Before coming to the village, Perchik was a university student where?

4. Motel is afraid to talk to Tevye about wanting to marry Tzeitel, claiming that he's only what?

5. When Tevye asks Perchik how he makes money, what does Perchik say?

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