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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Tevye's conversation with the constable reveals that _______________.
(a) The split between the Jews and Russians is real.
(b) Nobody in the village can be trusted.
(c) The constable is a wicked man.
(d) The constable doesn't like Tevye at all.

3. According to the "Tradition" song sung by everyone, what are the "Papas" expected to do?
(a) Work to keep the peace.
(b) Plant seasonal crops.
(c) Scramble for a living.
(d) Mend broken roofs.

4. When the two Russians who were bothering Chava leave, what does Fyedka do?
(a) Laughs at Chava.
(b) Wraps a bandage around his hand.
(c) Apologizes to Chava.
(d) Reports their behavior to the constable.

5. Motel and Tzeitel have been friends since:
(a) Tzeitel saved Motel's life.
(b) Motel moved next door.
(c) The fourth grade.
(d) They were babies.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Yussel steps into Motel's shop to congratulate him for the upcoming wedding, what does Motel ask him?

3. When Golde and Tevye's daughters sing the "Matchmaker" song, which of the following is NOT part of the lyrics?

4. Who is Fruma Sarah to Lazar Wolf?

5. Before coming to the village, Perchik was a university student where?

(see the answer key)

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