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

2. Before coming to the village, Perchik was a university student where?
(a) Kazan.
(b) Kaunas.
(c) Kiev.
(d) Krakow.

3. Perchik tells Hodel that traditions are changing in other places, with boys and girls holding hands and even doing what together?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Working.
(c) Studying.
(d) Worshipping.

4. When the townspeople Mordcha and Mendel complain toTevye that he forgot their orders for the Sabbath, what does he reply?
(a) He forgot, and he's sorry.
(b) They failed to put in their order.
(c) He had trouble with his horse.
(d) They haven't paid him yet.

5. After Golde talks to Tevye about Lazar Wolf, what does Tevye agree to do?
(a) Offer one of his daughters for marriage.
(b) Talk to him after the Sabbath.
(c) Ask Lazar what he thinks of the eldest daughter.
(d) Invite him to dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Golde react to the news the matchmaker delivers regarding the butcher?

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

3. Why does the constable give Tevye confidential information?

4. Tevye explains that in his community, prayer shawls are worn as what?

5. Motel is afraid to talk to Tevye about wanting to marry Tzeitel, claiming that he's only what?

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