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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. In his conversation with God following the wedding, what else does Tevye mention to God as needing attention?
(a) His horse's leg.
(b) His dilapidated barn.
(c) His cow's health.
(d) The roof of his house.

2. What does Golde realize once Tevye finishes relating his nightmare to her?
(a) Grandmother Tzeitel doesn't know what she's talking about.
(b) Tevye made the whole thing up.
(c) Tzeitel marrying Motel is for the best.
(d) Lazar is a terrible man.

3. Some time after Perchik leaves the village, Yente comes by with a letter she picked up at the post office. It's from Perchik, and it's for ______________.
(a) Motel.
(b) Hodel.
(c) Tevye.
(d) The rabbi.

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

5. Before Perchik proposes to Hodel, he says that marriage must be founded on ______________.
(a) Mutual beliefs.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Trust.
(d) Love and devotion.

Short Answer Questions

1. As they make preparations for the Sabbath, what does Tzeitel urge Motel to do?

2. After taking the cheese Tevye offers, what does Perchik say about the rich?

3. When Tevye tells Golde about his frightening dream, he begins by saying that all the people they knew were _______________.

4. At the start of Act 1, Scene 2, Tevye enters pulling a cart. He addresses God, asking what?

5. When Tevye finds himself alone with the constable, what does the constable tell him?

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