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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Tevye asks Perchik how he makes money, what does Perchik say?
(a) He's an actor.
(b) He repairs roofs.
(c) He runs errands.
(d) He's a tutor.

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

4. When Tevye first offers Perchik a piece of cheese, why does Perchik decline?
(a) He has no money.
(b) He doesn't trust Tevye.
(c) He doesn't want to look greedy.
(d) He just ate.

5. After teaching Tevye's daughters the story of Laban and Jacob, what does Perchik say is the moral of the story?
(a) Always pay your taxes.
(b) Never turn your back on a competitor.
(c) Always look on the bright side of life.
(d) Never trust an employer.

6. With Tevye, Lazar, and other men roaming the streets drunk, the constable appears. What does he ask?
(a) If their wives know where they are.
(b) If they know what time it is.
(c) Why they are being so loud.
(d) What they are celebrating.

7. Who stays behind to keep an eye on Motel's shop when he leaves for a few moments?
(a) Hodel.
(b) Tzeitel.
(c) Chava.
(d) Tevye.

8. At the wedding of Tzeitel and Motel, where do the men and women go?
(a) Men on one side, women on the other side.
(b) Women in the front, men in the back.
(c) Women with the children, men with the elders.
(d) Everyone mingles.

9. The wedding of Tzeitel and Motel concludes with ________________.
(a) Motel throwing his hat into the air.
(b) Motel stepping on the wineglass to break it.
(c) Tzeitel singing the bride song.
(d) Tzeitel removing her veil.

10. 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) Lazar is a much better choice.
(c) Motel is a poor choice.
(d) Motel is just a friend.

11. Which of the following is part of the Sabbath Prayer song?
(a) May you live in harmony and joy.
(b) May the Lord shine a light upon you.
(c) May you dwell in the house of the Lord.
(d) May the Lord protect and defend you.

12. Who appears to Tevye in his dream after Grandmother Tzeitel is done talking to him?
(a) Uncle Mordechai.
(b) Fruma Sarah.
(c) Young Tzeitel.
(d) Lazar Wolf.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Golde talks to Tevye about Lazar Wolf, what does Tevye agree to do?

2. When the two Russians who were bothering Chava leave, what does Fyedka do?

3. After Tevye gives Lazar permission to marry his daughter, the men go out into the street drunk. What fact does Lazar point out to Tevye?

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

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?

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