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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) Him, I don't know.
(b) This is not mine.
(c) Here's our neighbor.
(d) This is the town tailor.

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

3. How does Tevye react when he first learns that Lazar is interested in Tzeitel?
(a) He's surprised.
(b) He laughs uncontrollably.
(c) He's angry.
(d) He says Lazar is way too old.

4. After Perchik explains where he came from, what does Mordcha sarcastically ask?
(a) Why he doesn't just go back there.
(b) If everyone there is such a know it all.
(c) Why he doesn't try to overthrow the Tsar.
(d) If that is where he learned to criticize elders.

5. After the Sabbath, where does Tevye go to meet Lazar in order to talk to him?
(a) The inn.
(b) An expensive restaurant.
(c) The general store.
(d) The market.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the "Tradition" song sung by everyone, what are the "Papas" expected to do?

2. When Perchik praises Hodel's quick and witty tongue, Tevye says that _____________.

3. Motel and Tzeitel have been friends since:

4. Hearing the news of the upcoming marriage, Russians who were sitting and drinking nearby bestow the following words upon Lazar and Tevye:

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

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