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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. When Yente hands a letter to Tzeitel, what else does she say?
(a) Perchik will never return to Hodel.
(b) She often spots Chava and Fyedka together.
(c) Tevye owes her money.
(d) Golde insulted her.

2. When the wedding ceremony is over and the celebrating begins, what does Mordcha say when he asks for silence?
(a) Tells everyone drinks are on the house.
(b) Asks people to not get too loud.
(c) Invites everyone to dance.
(d) Blesses the couple.

3. How does Golde react to the news the matchmaker delivers regarding the butcher?
(a) She's pleased.
(b) She's horrified.
(c) She faints.
(d) She asks the matchmaker to leave.

4. Why does Tevye wake up in the middle of the night asking where Fruma Sarah is?
(a) He's drunk and confused.
(b) He believes she's still alive.
(c) He's worried she's been kidnapped.
(d) He supposedly dreamt about her.

5. When Perchik makes fun of traditions that never change, what does Hodel do?
(a) Slaps him.
(b) Laughs loudly.
(c) Defends traditions.
(d) Agrees with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. As everyone prepares for the Sabbath, what does Tzeitel tell Motel when they are alone?

2. Hearing the news of the upcoming marriage, Russians who were sitting and drinking nearby bestow the following words upon Lazar and Tevye:

3. Why is everyone shocked when, at Tzeitel's wedding reception, Perchik asks Hodel to dance with him?

4. In his conversation with God following the wedding, what else does Tevye mention to God as needing attention?

5. When Motel manages to get Tevye's attention right before everyone has dinner, he wants to talk about Tzeitel but all he is able to say is what?

(see the answer key)

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