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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. 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?
(a) They want to travel and see the world before getting married.
(b) They want to finish school first.
(c) They're scared of getting stuck with a bad husband.
(d) They don't want to leave their parents and sisters.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When a beggar gets only one coin this week, he complains that he got two coins the previous week. The donor explains he had a bad week, to which the beggar replies:

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

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

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

5. When Motel manages to get Tevye's attention right before everyone has dinner, he wants to talk about Tzeitel but all he is able to say is what?

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