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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. Who steps into Motel's shop when he steps out for a few moments?
(a) Perchik.
(b) Lazar Wolf.
(c) Russians.
(d) The constable.

2. Through Tevye's conversation with God, what do we learn about Tzeitel and Motel after their wedding?
(a) They're desperately struggling to get by.
(b) They're happy despite living in poverty.
(c) They're having trouble in their marriage.
(d) Lazar won't leave them alone.

3. What news does the matchmaker deliver to Golde and her daughters regarding the butcher, Lazar Wolf?
(a) He's interested in Tzeitel.
(b) He has a gift for them.
(c) His son is interested in Tzeitel.
(d) He has been imprisoned.

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

5. When Perchik tells Tevye's family that he's a good teacher, how does Hodel respond?
(a) Expresses doubt.
(b) Says she knows more than he does.
(c) Calls him a con artist.
(d) Asks him to leave.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the spirit of Lazar Wolf's first wife indicate she'll do to Tzeitel?

3. When Tevye first offers Perchik a piece of cheese, why does Perchik decline?

4. Tevye explains that in his community, prayer shawls are worn as what?

5. After Tevye thanks the constable for the privileged information, what else does he say?

(see the answer key)

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