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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 the townspeople Mordcha and Mendel complain toTevye that he forgot their orders for the Sabbath, what does he reply?
(a) They haven't paid him yet.
(b) He forgot, and he's sorry.
(c) He had trouble with his horse.
(d) They failed to put in their order.

2. When Perchik tells Tevye's family that he's a good teacher, how does Hodel respond?
(a) Asks him to leave.
(b) Expresses doubt.
(c) Calls him a con artist.
(d) Says she knows more than he does.

3. Before Tevye arrives to talk with Lazar, the butcher orders what?
(a) A cup of coffee and a cup of tea.
(b) Two cups of coffee.
(c) Two mugs of hot soup.
(d) Two glasses and a bottle of brandy.

4. Lazar tries to convince Tevye to agree to a marriage between him and Tzeitel by explaining that he's well off and ________________.
(a) She'll have nice clothes and furniture.
(b) She wouldn't have to clean because he has a housekeeper.
(c) He'll take good care of her.
(d) He has a very big house.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Hearing the news of the upcoming marriage, Russians who were sitting and drinking nearby bestow the following words upon Lazar and Tevye:

3. In the "Tradition" song, what does each son hope about the bride chosen for him?

4. After the Sabbath, where does Tevye go to meet Lazar in order to talk to him?

5. When Perchik finally takes the cheese Tevye offers him, what does Tevye say?

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