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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The boys that the matchmaker brings Golde for her youngest daughters _______________.
(a) Are the matchmaker's nephews.
(b) Are brothers.
(c) Are visiting their relatives in the village.
(d) Have the same first name.

2. When Lazar finally realizes that Tevye thinks he's talking about buying his cow, how does he react?
(a) Tells Tevye he can't possibly compare Tzeitel to a cow.
(b) Faints with shock and is resuscitated by the bartender.
(c) Laughs and explains he's talking about marrying Tzeitel.
(d) Scolds Tevye for thinking such a thing.

3. When the Russians join in on the celebratory song and dance between Lazar, Tevye, and other Jews, what is part of the blessing they offer?
(a) May life bring you abundance.
(b) May we live together in peace.
(c) May all your dreams come true.
(d) May you have many children.

4. 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?
(a) They're scared of getting stuck with a bad husband.
(b) They want to finish school first.
(c) They don't want to leave their parents and sisters.
(d) They want to travel and see the world before getting married.

5. When Tevye comes in following Perchik's marriage proposal to Hodel, Perchik says he has bad news and good news. What is the bad news?
(a) He's leaving the next day.
(b) He broke his arm.
(c) He's run out of money.
(d) His friends were caught stealing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While Tevye is introducing his family to Perchik, Motel arrives. What does Tevye say about Motel?

3. When Yente hands Tzeitel a letter written by Perchik, Tzeitel notes that _______________.

4. When Golde finds Perchik teaching her younger daughters, what does she say?

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

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