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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tevye react when he first learns that Lazar is interested in Tzeitel?
(a) He says Lazar is way too old.
(b) He's surprised.
(c) He laughs uncontrollably.
(d) He's angry.

2. Who steps into Motel's shop when he steps out for a few moments?
(a) The constable.
(b) Russians.
(c) Lazar Wolf.
(d) Perchik.

3. Why does Tevye wake up in the middle of the night asking where Fruma Sarah is?
(a) He supposedly dreamt about her.
(b) He's drunk and confused.
(c) He's worried she's been kidnapped.
(d) He believes she's still alive.

4. When Yussel steps into Motel's shop to congratulate him for the upcoming wedding, what does Motel ask him?
(a) To please leave.
(b) To lend him money.
(c) For a wedding hat.
(d) For advice.

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

6. When the two Russians who were bothering Chava leave, what does Fyedka do?
(a) Wraps a bandage around his hand.
(b) Reports their behavior to the constable.
(c) Laughs at Chava.
(d) Apologizes to Chava.

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

8. Tevye's conversation with the constable reveals that _______________.
(a) The constable is a wicked man.
(b) The constable doesn't like Tevye at all.
(c) The split between the Jews and Russians is real.
(d) Nobody in the village can be trusted.

9. As guests enter during the wedding scene, what do they do?
(a) Yell "Mazeltov."
(b) Drop rose petals.
(c) Kneel and pray.
(d) Light candles.

10. When Golde and Tevye's daughters sing the "Matchmaker" song, which of the following is NOT part of the lyrics?
(a) Find me a find.
(b) Catch me a catch.
(c) Bring me a dream.
(d) Make me a match.

11. Perchik tells Hodel that traditions are changing in other places, with boys and girls holding hands and even doing what together?
(a) Working.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Studying.
(d) Worshipping.

12. When Chava and Fyedka find themselves alone, what does Fyedka say to her?
(a) She needs to be more careful.
(b) She must never talk to Sasha again.
(c) He's seen her at the bookseller's.
(d) He'd like to take her to the dance.

13. When Golde asks her daughter Chava if she has finished milking the cows, what does Chava accidentally drop?
(a) A Milk jug.
(b) A Love letter.
(c) A Book.
(d) A Candle.

14. While Tevye is introducing his family to Perchik, Motel arrives. What does Tevye say about Motel?
(a) Him, I don't know.
(b) Here's our neighbor.
(c) This is the town tailor.
(d) This is not mine.

15. When Motel manages to get Tevye's attention right before everyone has dinner, he wants to talk about Tzeitel but all he is able to say is what?
(a) Nice hat.
(b) I'll be right back.
(c) Good Sabbath.
(d) Thank you.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Perchik tells Tevye's family that he's a good teacher, how does Hodel respond?

2. After the Sabbath, where does Tevye go to meet Lazar in order to talk to him?

3. Once Tevye and Lazar agree to an arranged marriage between Lazar and Tzeitel, what do the men drink to?

4. Who stays behind to keep an eye on Motel's shop when he leaves for a few moments?

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

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