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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. While Tevye is introducing his family to Perchik, Motel arrives. What does Tevye say about Motel?
(a) Here's our neighbor.
(b) Him, I don't know.
(c) This is the town tailor.
(d) This is not mine.

2. When Tevye talks to himself about Lazar, wondering whether or not to give permission for the marriage, he says that ______________.
(a) Lazar would make an excellent husband.
(b) Tzeitel would be fine with marrying the butcher.
(c) This might be Tzeitel's only chance.
(d) He never really liked Lazar.

3. Before coming to the village, Perchik was a university student where?
(a) Kazan.
(b) Kiev.
(c) Krakow.
(d) Kaunas.

4. After Golde talks to Tevye about Lazar Wolf, what does Tevye agree to do?
(a) Ask Lazar what he thinks of the eldest daughter.
(b) Invite him to dinner.
(c) Talk to him after the Sabbath.
(d) Offer one of his daughters for marriage.

5. After taking the cheese Tevye offers, what does Perchik say about the rich?
(a) They are criminals.
(b) They eat too much.
(c) He wants to be like them.
(d) He admires them.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Golde asks her daughter Chava if she has finished milking the cows, what does Chava accidentally drop?

2. What does Golde tell Tevye about Lazar Wolf as Tevye tries to pray?

3. As everyone prepares for the Sabbath, what does Tzeitel tell Motel when they are alone?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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