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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. In the lesson that Perchik tells Tevye's daughters about Laban and Jacob, what does Laban do?
(a) Steals from Jacob.
(b) Abandons Jacob.
(c) Tricks Jacob.
(d) Throws Jacob into a well.

2. After Tevye says to God, "I know we are the chosen people," what does he ask?
(a) Why he can't trade jobs with the constable.
(b) Why God can't choose someone else once in a while.
(c) Why being chosen carries so much responsibility.
(d) Why God won't choose an easier life for him.

3. When Golde finds Perchik teaching her younger daughters, what does she say?
(a) Lesson's over because the girls have to clean the barn.
(b) The lesson is completely pointless.
(c) The lesson is interesting but not very applicable.
(d) Lesson's over because the girls must help make lunch.

4. When Tevye asks Shprintze and Bielke if they want to take lessons from Perchik, how do the girls respond?
(a) They giggle and say yes.
(b) They say they're not sure.
(c) They ask their mother.
(d) They refuse.

5. When Tevye talks to himself about Lazar, wondering whether or not to give permission for the marriage, he says that ______________.
(a) This might be Tzeitel's only chance.
(b) Lazar would make an excellent husband.
(c) He never really liked Lazar.
(d) Tzeitel would be fine with marrying the butcher.

Short Answer Questions

1. When one of her daughters reminds Golde that Tevye works hard, what does Golde say?

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

3. Tevye tells Lazar that he always wanted a son but _______________.

4. Why does the constable give Tevye confidential information?

5. What is Yente's role in the village?

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