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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. According to the "Tradition" song, what are the "Mamas" expected to do?
(a) Teach daughters to read.
(b) Feed the husband and wash clothes.
(c) Teach sons to pray.
(d) Raise the family and run the home.

2. Motel is afraid to talk to Tevye about wanting to marry Tzeitel, claiming that he's only what?
(a) A plain young man.
(b) An aspiring writer.
(c) A poor tailor.
(d) A humble farmer.

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

4. Tevye convinces himself that by marrying Lazar, Tzeitel will never know what?
(a) Hunger.
(b) Pain.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Loneliness.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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