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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the matchmaker feel that the shoemaker's daughter, who has poor eyesight, is a good match for a particular young man?
(a) He's twice her age.
(b) He can't hear well.
(c) He can afford to buy her glasses.
(d) He's not much to look at.

2. While Tevye is introducing his family to Perchik, Motel arrives. What does Tevye say about Motel?
(a) This is the town tailor.
(b) This is not mine.
(c) Him, I don't know.
(d) Here's our neighbor.

3. When one of her daughters reminds Golde that Tevye works hard, what does Golde say?
(a) She works hardest.
(b) The dairy cows do all the work.
(c) Traditions are more important to him than work.
(d) His horse works harder.

4. Chava is reluctant to take the book Fyedka offers her. In the end, she _____________.
(a) Refuses it.
(b) Takes it.
(c) Storms out.
(d) Throws it down.

5. When Tevye talks to himself about Lazar, wondering whether or not to give permission for the marriage, he says that ______________.
(a) He never really liked Lazar.
(b) This might be Tzeitel's only chance.
(c) Tzeitel would be fine with marrying the butcher.
(d) Lazar would make an excellent husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Tevye sits and talks to God after Tzeitel and Motel are married, what does he request?

2. Tevye's conversation with the constable reveals that _______________.

3. Once Tevye and Lazar agree to an arranged marriage between Lazar and Tzeitel, what do the men drink to?

4. When Tevye comes in following Perchik's marriage proposal to Hodel, Perchik says he has bad news and good news. What is the good news?

5. Some time after the wedding and the ruckus created by Russian soldiers, Tevye sits outside his home, talking to God. What does he start out talking about?

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