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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 Tzeitel and Motel talk while they prepare for the Sabbath, what does Motel tell Tzeitel that he plans to purchase?
(a) Typewriter.
(b) Sewing machine.
(c) Milking cow.
(d) Small farm.

2. What is Yente's role in the village?
(a) Waitress.
(b) Matchmaker.
(c) Peacemaker.
(d) Seamstress.

3. In Tevye's dream, Grandmother Tzeitel calls Motel a _______________.
(a) Silly young man in love.
(b) Remarkably talented tailor.
(c) Fine upstanding boy.
(d) Clumsy but well-meaning man.

4. When Tevye and Lazar meet to talk, what does Tevye think they're discussing?
(a) Purchasing Tevye's house.
(b) Buying Tevye's little milk cow.
(c) Increasing Lazar's milk order.
(d) Going into business together.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After Tevye's celebratory mood is changed by the sobering conversation with the constable, what does the fiddler's appearance represent?

3. Who is Fruma Sarah to Lazar Wolf?

4. Who appears to Tevye in his dream after Grandmother Tzeitel is done talking to him?

5. According to the "Tradition" song, what are the "Mamas" expected to do?

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