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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. What does the spirit of Lazar Wolf's first wife indicate she'll do to Tzeitel?
(a) Drown her.
(b) Choke her.
(c) Haunt her daily.
(d) Drive her out of town.

2. The village matchmaker, who has been a widow for a long time, claims that a bad husband:
(a) Doesn't exist.
(b) Should be thrown in prison.
(c) Is better than no husband.
(d) Is no good for anyone.

3. When Tevye and Lazar meet to talk, what does Tevye think they're discussing?
(a) Buying Tevye's little milk cow.
(b) Increasing Lazar's milk order.
(c) Purchasing Tevye's house.
(d) Going into business together.

4. Some time after the wedding and the ruckus created by Russian soldiers, Tevye sits outside his home, talking to God. What does he start out talking about?
(a) His blessings.
(b) His anger at his daughters.
(c) His anger at the Russians.
(d) His troubles.

5. In the "Tradition" song, each daughter is prepared to marry ____________.
(a) By the age of twenty.
(b) Whoever the matchmaker chooses.
(c) Whoever Papa picks.
(d) The man of her choice.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Yente talks with Golde about possible matches for her youngest daughters, several men come to the house and ask for ______________.

2. After Golde tells Tevye what she's learned about Chava, what does Tevye say?

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

4. When Perchik wants to know why Hodel is so interested in the rabbi's son, what does she say?

5. When everyone talks about big news, the audience is led to believe that Tzeitel and Motel _______________.

(see the answer key)

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