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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. Lazar tries to convince Tevye to agree to a marriage between him and Tzeitel by explaining that he's well off and ________________.
(a) She wouldn't have to clean because he has a housekeeper.
(b) He has a very big house.
(c) He'll take good care of her.
(d) She'll have nice clothes and furniture.

2. In the "Tradition" song, what does each son hope about the bride chosen for him?
(a) She cooks well.
(b) She's smart.
(c) She sings nicely.
(d) She's pretty.

3. How does Golde react to the news the matchmaker delivers regarding the butcher?
(a) She's pleased.
(b) She faints.
(c) She asks the matchmaker to leave.
(d) She's horrified.

4. As they make preparations for the Sabbath, what does Tzeitel urge Motel to do?
(a) Find out who Perchik really is.
(b) Distract Lazar so Tevye can't talk to him.
(c) Bring in extra food from his house.
(d) Talk to Tevye before it's too late.

5. Who is listening in as Perchik teaches Shprintze and Bielke?
(a) Hodel.
(b) Chava.
(c) Tzeitzel.
(d) Motel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When a beggar gets only one coin this week, he complains that he got two coins the previous week. The donor explains he had a bad week, to which the beggar replies:

3. Where does Tevye live?

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

5. After Tevye thanks the constable for the privileged information, what else does he say?

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