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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 Tevye asks Perchik how he makes money, what does Perchik say?
(a) He repairs roofs.
(b) He's a tutor.
(c) He's an actor.
(d) He runs errands.

2. The village matchmaker, who has been a widow for a long time, claims that a bad husband:
(a) Doesn't exist.
(b) Is no good for anyone.
(c) Is better than no husband.
(d) Should be thrown in prison.

3. At the start of Act 1, Scene 2, Tevye enters pulling a cart. He addresses God, asking what?
(a) When his daughters will marry.
(b) Why his life continues to be so difficult.
(c) Whose idea it was to make him a milkman.
(d) Where he can find the riches he wants.

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

5. In the first act, what blessing does the rabbi give the Tsar?
(a) Abundant tasks to keep him occupied.
(b) Bless him and keep him out of trouble.
(c) Abundant patience and tolerance.
(d) Bless him and keep him away from their village.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Tevye arrives to talk with Lazar, the butcher orders what?

2. As they make preparations for the Sabbath, what does Tzeitel urge Motel to do?

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

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

5. When the townspeople Mordcha and Mendel complain toTevye that he forgot their orders for the Sabbath, what does he reply?

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