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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. As they make preparations for the Sabbath, what does Tzeitel urge Motel to do?
(a) Find out who Perchik really is.
(b) Distract Lazar so Tevye can't talk to him.
(c) Talk to Tevye before it's too late.
(d) Bring in extra food from his house.

2. When Tevye first offers Perchik a piece of cheese, why does Perchik decline?
(a) He has no money.
(b) He doesn't want to look greedy.
(c) He doesn't trust Tevye.
(d) He just ate.

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

4. When Perchik states that girls should also learn, how does Mendel react?
(a) He agrees.
(b) He's shocked.
(c) He's deeply offended.
(d) He laughs uncontrollably.

5. What news does the matchmaker deliver to Golde and her daughters regarding the butcher, Lazar Wolf?
(a) His son is interested in Tzeitel.
(b) He's interested in Tzeitel.
(c) He has been imprisoned.
(d) He has a gift for them.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Golde talks to Tevye about Lazar Wolf, what does Tevye agree to do?

2. When the Russians join in on the celebratory song and dance between Lazar, Tevye, and other Jews, what is part of the blessing they offer?

3. Motel and Tzeitel have been friends since:

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

5. 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?

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