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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. When Motel tells Tevye that he wants to marry Tzeitel, he explains that a year ago, they _______________.
(a) Were secretly engaged.
(b) Made a pledge to marry each other.
(c) Fell in love with each other.
(d) Decided to marry each other and move to America.

2. After the Sabbath, where does Tevye go to meet Lazar in order to talk to him?
(a) The inn.
(b) An expensive restaurant.
(c) The general store.
(d) The market.

3. Before Tevye arrives to talk with Lazar, the butcher orders what?
(a) Two glasses and a bottle of brandy.
(b) A cup of coffee and a cup of tea.
(c) Two cups of coffee.
(d) Two mugs of hot soup.

4. When Tevye finds himself alone with the constable, what does the constable tell him?
(a) There will be a small demonstration in the village.
(b) They should not make too much noise at the wedding.
(c) The Tsar is watching them carefully.
(d) He will not arrest him for being drunk.

5. When Tevye tries to correct Grandmother Tzeitel on behalf of Golde, what does the grandmother say?
(a) A young woman should be able to choose who she marries.
(b) She knows Lazar Wolf would be a terrible husband.
(c) She's certain her granddaughter is supposed to marry Motel.
(d) Lazar is a good for nothing drunkard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Motel and Tzeitel have been friends since:

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

3. After taking the cheese Tevye offers, what does Perchik say about the rich?

4. Perchik teaches Shprintze and Bielke outside their home as they do what?

5. While Tevye is introducing his family to Perchik, Motel arrives. What does Tevye say about Motel?

(see the answer key)

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