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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 addressing the audience at the start of the story, Tevye explains that in his community balance is kept through what?
(a) Law and order.
(b) Tradition.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Hard work.

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

3. At their wedding, what is placed over Motel and Tzeitel?
(a) Canopy.
(b) Arch.
(c) Pine branches.
(d) Flag.

4. According to the "Tradition" song sung by everyone, what are the "Papas" expected to do?
(a) Mend broken roofs.
(b) Work to keep the peace.
(c) Scramble for a living.
(d) Plant seasonal crops.

5. Some time after Tzeitel and Motel's wedding, why is Hodel upset with Perchik?
(a) He's talking about leaving the village.
(b) He's been rude and arrogant lately.
(c) She's afraid he loves someone else.
(d) He dared ask her to dance with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lazar say he sees Tzeitel every Thursday?

2. After Perchik explains where he came from, what does Mordcha sarcastically ask?

3. When a beggar gets only one coin this week, he complains that he got two coins the previous week. The donor explains he had a bad week, to which the beggar replies:

4. How does Golde react to the news the matchmaker delivers regarding the butcher?

5. Before Tevye arrives to talk with Lazar, the butcher orders what?

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