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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. In the "Tradition" song, each daughter is prepared to marry ____________.
(a) The man of her choice.
(b) Whoever Papa picks.
(c) Whoever the matchmaker chooses.
(d) By the age of twenty.

2. Why does the matchmaker feel that the shoemaker's daughter, who has poor eyesight, is a good match for a particular young man?
(a) He can afford to buy her glasses.
(b) He can't hear well.
(c) He's not much to look at.
(d) He's twice her age.

3. When Tevye asks Perchik how he makes money, what does Perchik say?
(a) He runs errands.
(b) He's a tutor.
(c) He repairs roofs.
(d) He's an actor.

4. When Golde and Tevye's daughters sing the "Matchmaker" song, which of the following is NOT part of the lyrics?
(a) Catch me a catch.
(b) Make me a match.
(c) Find me a find.
(d) Bring me a dream.

5. Which of the following is part of the Sabbath Prayer song?
(a) May the Lord protect and defend you.
(b) May the Lord shine a light upon you.
(c) May you live in harmony and joy.
(d) May you dwell in the house of the Lord.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Before Tevye arrives to talk with Lazar, the butcher orders what?

3. At the start of Act 1, Scene 2, Tevye enters pulling a cart. He addresses God, asking what?

4. When Golde asks Tevye where his horse is, what does Tevye reply?

5. Why are traditions important to Tevye?

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