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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. As Perchik tries to reason with Hodel, who is very upset, he explains that what happened at her sister's wedding _____________.
(a) Is a sign of violence happening across the country.
(b) Is a sign that the villagers have it in for him.
(c) Was a simple misunderstanding.
(d) Meant absolutely nothing.

2. Why does the constable give Tevye confidential information?
(a) He's related to Tevye.
(b) He can't keep a secret.
(c) He considers Tevye a friend.
(d) He owes Tevye a favor.

3. After Yussel steps into Motel's shop to congratulate him and is asked a question by Motel, what does Yussel reply?
(a) He's no good at dispensing advice, particularly about women.
(b) He wants to know why Motel would be so rude to him.
(c) He has an expensive hat that Lazar Wolf ordered.
(d) He'll gladly lend Motel money.

4. At Motel and Tzeitel's wedding, who wonders if they'll be married one day?
(a) Perchik and Hodel.
(b) Chava and Fyedka.
(c) Tevye's youngest daughters.
(d) The village's bachelors.

5. Tevye claims that without their traditions, the villagers' lives would be ______________.
(a) As shaky as a fiddler on the roof.
(b) As lonely as a frightened fiddler.
(c) As cold as a Siberian winter.
(d) As empty as a drained milk jug.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the conclusion of Act 1, Scene 1, why are Golde and Tevye's daughters hoping the matchmaker will take her time finding them a match?

2. When Tevye asks Perchik how he makes money, what does Perchik say?

3. Tevye tells Golde that in his dream, Grandmother Tzeitel looks pretty good considering that she's _____________.

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

5. When Hodel prepares to marry Perchik, Tevye worries that there will be no one to perform a proper marriage. Hodel assures him that _______________.

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