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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What common interest do Chava and Fyedka share?
(a) Historical trivia.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Reading.
(d) Sewing.

2. When Perchik states that girls should also learn, how does Mendel react?
(a) He agrees.
(b) He laughs uncontrollably.
(c) He's deeply offended.
(d) He's shocked.

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:
(a) It's all right so long as he gets three coins next week.
(b) He can't afford a bad week.
(c) What's the donor hiding in his coat pocket?
(d) Why should he suffer for someone else's bad week?

4. As everyone sings "Sunrise, Sunset" in the wedding scene, Golde says, "Wasn't it yesterday when they ... :"
(a) Made mud cakes.
(b) Played hopscotch.
(c) Wore diapers.
(d) Were small.

5. 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 all your dreams come true.
(b) May life bring you abundance.
(c) May you have many children.
(d) May we live together in peace.

6. How do the villagers feel about the news that Tzeitel will be marrying Motel instead of Lazar?
(a) They wonder who would force her to marry Motel.
(b) They are overjoyed because Motel is a much better match.
(c) Nobody cares who gets married as long as there will be a celebration.
(d) They wonder why she's marrying a poor man instead of a wealthy one.

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

8. After Tevye says to God, "I know we are the chosen people," what does he ask?
(a) Why being chosen carries so much responsibility.
(b) Why God won't choose an easier life for him.
(c) Why God can't choose someone else once in a while.
(d) Why he can't trade jobs with the constable.

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

10. As they make preparations for the Sabbath, what does Tzeitel urge Motel to do?
(a) Distract Lazar so Tevye can't talk to him.
(b) Find out who Perchik really is.
(c) Bring in extra food from his house.
(d) Talk to Tevye before it's too late.

11. Tevye explains that in his community, prayer shawls are worn as what?
(a) Protection against the cold.
(b) Show of devotion to God.
(c) Sign of respect for elders.
(d) Symbol of humility.

12. Where does Tevye live?
(a) Religious commune.
(b) Prison camp.
(c) Small village.
(d) Large city.

13. Hearing the news of the upcoming marriage, Russians who were sitting and drinking nearby bestow the following words upon Lazar and Tevye:
(a) Heaven bless you both.
(b) Live long and prosper.
(c) Be well and merry.
(d) Enjoy everything.

14. Why are traditions important to Tevye?
(a) Everyone knows their role in life.
(b) His ancestors came up with them.
(c) God developed them.
(d) They're fun and comfortable.

15. When Golde finds Perchik teaching her younger daughters, what does she say?
(a) Lesson's over because the girls have to clean the barn.
(b) The lesson is interesting but not very applicable.
(c) Lesson's over because the girls must help make lunch.
(d) The lesson is completely pointless.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tevye asks Shprintze and Bielke if they want to take lessons from Perchik, how do the girls respond?

2. In the first act, what blessing does the rabbi give the Tsar?

3. When one of her daughters reminds Golde that Tevye works hard, what does Golde say?

4. When Tevye finds himself alone with the constable, what does the constable tell him?

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

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