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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Chava and Fyedka find themselves alone, what does Fyedka say to her?
(a) He'd like to take her to the dance.
(b) He's seen her at the bookseller's.
(c) She needs to be more careful.
(d) She must never talk to Sasha again.

2. What does Lazar say when he first stands up to talk at Tzeitel and Motel's wedding celebration?
(a) Her never stood a chance.
(b) He'll get over his heartbreak eventually.
(c) Motel better watch out.
(d) He has no ill feelings.

3. In the first act, what blessing does the rabbi give the Tsar?
(a) Abundant tasks to keep him occupied.
(b) Bless him and keep him away from their village.
(c) Abundant patience and tolerance.
(d) Bless him and keep him out of trouble.

4. Long after Tzeitel's wedding, someone asks the rabbi if he's heard the news. The rabbi asks if it's more bad news, and the reply is ______________.
(a) Yes, terrible news.
(b) No, good news.
(c) It's not the best, but I've heard worse.
(d) It depends on how you look at it.

5. Why is one of Tevye's daughters going to Siberia?
(a) Chava is running away to marry Fyedka.
(b) Perchik has been arrested and Hodel wants to go help him.
(c) Tzeitel is going to ask for financial help from a relative there.
(d) The youngest will be going to school there.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Golde and Tevye's daughters sing the "Matchmaker" song, which of the following is NOT part of the lyrics?

2. After Tevye asks God several "whys" following his conversation with the constable, how does he end his talk with God?

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

4. Long after Tzeitel's wedding, upon hearing of big news, the villagers trade _______________.

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

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