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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. After Tevye asks God several "whys" following his conversation with the constable, how does he end his talk with God?
(a) Gives thanks for his family.
(b) Asks for protection for his family.
(c) Gives thanks for a husband for Tzeitel.
(d) Asks that Tzeitel will be happy with her husband.

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

3. After Tevye thanks the constable for the privileged information, what else does he say?
(a) The Jews will not cause any trouble.
(b) The constable is a good man and it's too bad he's not a Jew.
(c) He would appreciate it if the Russians didn't give them any trouble.
(d) It's too bad the Russians and the Jews can't see eye to eye.

4. When Perchik makes fun of traditions that never change, what does Hodel do?
(a) Slaps him.
(b) Laughs loudly.
(c) Defends traditions.
(d) Agrees with him.

5. At the start of Act 1, Scene 2, Tevye enters pulling a cart. He addresses God, asking what?
(a) Whose idea it was to make him a milkman.
(b) Where he can find the riches he wants.
(c) When his daughters will marry.
(d) Why his life continues to be so difficult.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hodel comments on Perchik's lesson about Laban and Jacob, what does she say?

2. How many children does the matchmaker have?

3. After the Sabbath, where does Tevye go to meet Lazar in order to talk to him?

4. Which of the following is part of the Sabbath Prayer song?

5. Why does the constable give Tevye confidential information?

(see the answer key)

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