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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) Gives thanks for his family.
(c) Gives thanks for a husband for Tzeitel.
(d) Asks for protection for his family.

2. When Tevye first offers Perchik a piece of cheese, why does Perchik decline?
(a) He just ate.
(b) He doesn't want to look greedy.
(c) He has no money.
(d) He doesn't trust Tevye.

3. When Tevye tells Golde about his frightening dream, he begins by saying that all the people they knew were _______________.
(a) At a funeral.
(b) Traveling by boat.
(c) At a celebration.
(d) Packing their belongings.

4. When Yussel steps into Motel's shop to congratulate him for the upcoming wedding, what does Motel ask him?
(a) For advice.
(b) To please leave.
(c) For a wedding hat.
(d) To lend him money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the first act, what blessing does the rabbi give the Tsar?

2. What does Perchik teach Hodel that he says he learned in Kiev?

3. How many children does the matchmaker have?

4. In Tevye's dream, why is Lazar Wolf's first wife angry?

5. When the constable leaves after his private conversation with Tevye, what does Tevye ask God?

(see the answer key)

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