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

2. At the conclusion of Act 1, Scene 1, why are Golde and Tevye's daughters hoping the matchmaker will take her time finding them a match?
(a) They don't want to leave their parents and sisters.
(b) They're scared of getting stuck with a bad husband.
(c) They want to travel and see the world before getting married.
(d) They want to finish school first.

3. Who appears to Tevye in his dream after Grandmother Tzeitel is done talking to him?
(a) Uncle Mordechai.
(b) Young Tzeitel.
(c) Fruma Sarah.
(d) Lazar Wolf.

4. Hearing the news of the upcoming marriage, Russians who were sitting and drinking nearby bestow the following words upon Lazar and Tevye:
(a) Heaven bless you both.
(b) Enjoy everything.
(c) Be well and merry.
(d) Live long and prosper.

5. Why does the constable give Tevye confidential information?
(a) He can't keep a secret.
(b) He owes Tevye a favor.
(c) He considers Tevye a friend.
(d) He's related to Tevye.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Perchik tells Tevye's family that he's a good teacher, how does Hodel respond?

2. What does the spirit of Lazar Wolf's first wife indicate she'll do to Tzeitel?

3. 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:

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

5. When Tzeitel and Motel talk while they prepare for the Sabbath, what does Motel tell Tzeitel that he plans to purchase?

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