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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 Golde tell Tevye about Lazar Wolf as Tevye tries to pray?
(a) He would be a good match for one of their daughters.
(b) He wants to marry one of their daughters.
(c) He will stop by soon.
(d) He wants to talk to him.

2. In the first act, what blessing does the rabbi give the Tsar?
(a) Abundant tasks to keep him occupied.
(b) Bless him and keep him away from their village.
(c) Abundant patience and tolerance.
(d) Bless him and keep him out of trouble.

3. Villagers are asking the rabbi and each other about the big news, which is about a new _______________.
(a) Tsar.
(b) Arrival.
(c) Skirmish.
(d) Match.

4. When Grandmother Tzeitel praises Motel as the chosen husband for young Tzeitel, what does Golde say?
(a) Lazar is a much better choice.
(b) Motel is just a friend.
(c) She must have heard the news wrong.
(d) Motel is a poor choice.

5. When Tevye tells Golde about his frightening dream, he begins by saying that all the people they knew were _______________.
(a) At a funeral.
(b) At a celebration.
(c) Traveling by boat.
(d) Packing their belongings.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the "Tradition" song sung by everyone, what are the "Papas" expected to do?

2. When gossip started by Yente spreads like wildfire, changing along the way, the village blames the supposed woes befalling Tevye's family upon _____________.

3. What does Perchik teach Hodel that he says he learned in Kiev?

4. As the wedding ceremony progresses, the women of the village sing, "One season following another, Laden with ...:"

5. When Perchik praises Hodel's quick and witty tongue, Tevye says that _____________.

(see the answer key)

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