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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Perchik teaches Shprintze and Bielke outside their home as they do what?
(a) Peel potatoes.
(b) Milk cows.
(c) Plant onions.
(d) Wash clothes.

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

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

6. As everyone prepares for the Sabbath, what does Tzeitel tell Motel when they are alone?
(a) She doesn't like Lazar.
(b) They don't have enough food for everyone.
(c) The matchmaker had stopped by.
(d) She doesn't trust Perchik.

7. After Yussel steps into Motel's shop to congratulate him and is asked a question by Motel, what does Yussel reply?
(a) He wants to know why Motel would be so rude to him.
(b) He has an expensive hat that Lazar Wolf ordered.
(c) He'll gladly lend Motel money.
(d) He's no good at dispensing advice, particularly about women.

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

9. Why does the constable give Tevye confidential information?
(a) He considers Tevye a friend.
(b) He's related to Tevye.
(c) He owes Tevye a favor.
(d) He can't keep a secret.

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

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

12. Tevye tells Lazar that he always wanted a son but _______________.
(a) One a little younger than himself.
(b) They're more like brothers.
(c) Never even considered the butcher.
(d) Never expected such a rich one.

13. When one of her daughters reminds Golde that Tevye works hard, what does Golde say?
(a) His horse works harder.
(b) The dairy cows do all the work.
(c) Traditions are more important to him than work.
(d) She works hardest.

14. Before Tevye arrives to talk with Lazar, the butcher orders what?
(a) Two mugs of hot soup.
(b) A cup of coffee and a cup of tea.
(c) Two glasses and a bottle of brandy.
(d) Two cups of coffee.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite how the villagers feel about Motel and Tzeitel's upcoming wedding, what do they say to Motel?

2. In the "Tradition" song, what does each son hope about the bride chosen for him?

3. When Golde asks her daughter Chava if she has finished milking the cows, what does Chava accidentally drop?

4. Motel is afraid to talk to Tevye about wanting to marry Tzeitel, claiming that he's only what?

5. 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?

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