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

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

3. 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.

4. As everyone prepares for the Sabbath, what does Tzeitel tell Motel when they are alone?
(a) She doesn't trust Perchik.
(b) She doesn't like Lazar.
(c) The matchmaker had stopped by.
(d) They don't have enough food for everyone.

5. 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?
(a) May you have many children.
(b) May life bring you abundance.
(c) May we live together in peace.
(d) May all your dreams come true.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tevye sings "If I Were A Rich Man," he says that he'd build a house with one staircase going up, one going down, and the third _____________.

2. When Tevye asks Shprintze and Bielke if they want to take lessons from Perchik, how do the girls respond?

3. Once Tevye and Lazar agree to an arranged marriage between Lazar and Tzeitel, what do the men drink to?

4. How does Golde react to the news the matchmaker delivers regarding the butcher?

5. How does Tevye react when he first learns that Lazar is interested in Tzeitel?

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