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

2. Perchik teaches Shprintze and Bielke outside their home as they do what?
(a) Wash clothes.
(b) Peel potatoes.
(c) Milk cows.
(d) Plant onions.

3. Tevye tells Golde that in his dream, Grandmother Tzeitel looks pretty good considering that she's _____________.
(a) Ninety years old.
(b) A transparent ghost.
(c) Pretty angry at everyone.
(d) Been dead for thirty years.

4. How do the villagers feel about the news that Tzeitel will be marrying Motel instead of Lazar?
(a) They wonder who would force her to marry Motel.
(b) They wonder why she's marrying a poor man instead of a wealthy one.
(c) Nobody cares who gets married as long as there will be a celebration.
(d) They are overjoyed because Motel is a much better match.

5. Which of the following is NOT one of Tevye's daughters?
(a) Hodel.
(b) Yentell.
(c) Bielke.
(d) Tzeitel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Tevye live?

2. When Tevye sings "If I Were A Rich Man," he says that he'd build a house with one staircase going up, one going down, and the third _____________.

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

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

5. When Perchik tells Tevye's family that he's a good teacher, how does Hodel respond?

(see the answer key)

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