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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Yente's role in the village?
(a) Seamstress.
(b) Waitress.
(c) Matchmaker.
(d) Peacemaker.

2. At the conclusion of Act 1, Scene 1, why are Golde and Tevye's daughters hoping the matchmaker will take her time finding them a match?
(a) They want to travel and see the world before getting married.
(b) They're scared of getting stuck with a bad husband.
(c) They don't want to leave their parents and sisters.
(d) They want to finish school first.

3. How many children does the matchmaker have?
(a) One son.
(b) Two daughters.
(c) None.
(d) Three sons and a daughter.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tevye's conversation with the constable reveals that _______________.

2. When Golde finds Perchik teaching her younger daughters, what does she say?

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

4. When Perchik states that girls should also learn, how does Mendel react?

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?

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