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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. Tevye claims that without their traditions, the villagers' lives would be ______________.
(a) As lonely as a frightened fiddler.
(b) As shaky as a fiddler on the roof.
(c) As empty as a drained milk jug.
(d) As cold as a Siberian winter.

2. 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:
(a) It's all right so long as he gets three coins next week.
(b) What's the donor hiding in his coat pocket?
(c) He can't afford a bad week.
(d) Why should he suffer for someone else's bad week?

3. How does Tzeitel react when she learns she is to wed Lazar Wolf?
(a) She cries and says she can't marry him.
(b) She screams and faints.
(c) She shouts in anger and frustration.
(d) She runs away in tears.

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

5. In the "Tradition" song, what does each son hope about the bride chosen for him?
(a) She's smart.
(b) She's pretty.
(c) She cooks well.
(d) She sings nicely.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Golde realize once Tevye finishes relating his nightmare to her?

2. What news does the matchmaker deliver to Golde and her daughters regarding the butcher, Lazar Wolf?

3. Why does the constable give Tevye confidential information?

4. According to the "Tradition" song sung by everyone, what are the "Papas" expected to do?

5. What does Golde tell Tevye about Lazar Wolf as Tevye tries to pray?

(see the answer key)

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