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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. In the "Tradition" song, what does each son hope about the bride chosen for him?
(a) She cooks well.
(b) She's pretty.
(c) She sings nicely.
(d) She's smart.

2. When one of her daughters reminds Golde that Tevye works hard, what does Golde say?
(a) His horse works harder.
(b) Traditions are more important to him than work.
(c) She works hardest.
(d) The dairy cows do all the work.

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

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

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 Book.
(d) A Milk jug.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. When Golde and Tevye's daughters sing the "Matchmaker" song, which of the following is NOT part of the lyrics?

3. When Tevye talks to himself about Lazar, wondering whether or not to give permission for the marriage, he says that ______________.

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

5. Tevye convinces himself that by marrying Lazar, Tzeitel will never know what?

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