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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the Sabbath, where does Tevye go to meet Lazar in order to talk to him?
(a) The market.
(b) An expensive restaurant.
(c) The inn.
(d) The general store.

2. What does Perchik teach Hodel that he says he learned in Kiev?
(a) A poem.
(b) A song.
(c) A prayer.
(d) A dance.

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

4. At the wedding, after the rabbi prays over a glass goblet of wine, what do Tzeitel and Motel do?
(a) Present gifts to their parents.
(b) Sing a traditional song.
(c) Take a sip from the goblet.
(d) Kiss each other.

5. 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) It's all right so long as he gets three coins next week.
(d) He can't afford a bad week.

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

7. When Tevye asks Shprintze and Bielke if they want to take lessons from Perchik, how do the girls respond?
(a) They ask their mother.
(b) They refuse.
(c) They giggle and say yes.
(d) They say they're not sure.

8. When Perchik wants to know why Hodel is so interested in the rabbi's son, what does she say?
(a) At least he doesn't have crazy ideas about changing the world.
(b) She's been good friends with the rabbi's son since they were seven.
(c) It's absolutely none of his business.
(d) He's smart, handsome, and well respected.

9. What is Yente's role in the village?
(a) Waitress.
(b) Seamstress.
(c) Matchmaker.
(d) Peacemaker.

10. After Tevye thanks the constable for the privileged information, what else does he say?
(a) The Jews will not cause any trouble.
(b) The constable is a good man and it's too bad he's not a Jew.
(c) It's too bad the Russians and the Jews can't see eye to eye.
(d) He would appreciate it if the Russians didn't give them any trouble.

11. Which of the following is NOT one of Tevye's daughters?
(a) Bielke.
(b) Yentell.
(c) Hodel.
(d) Tzeitel.

12. What is Motel's job?
(a) Tailor.
(b) Innkeeper.
(c) Banker.
(d) Dairyman.

13. At their wedding, what is placed over Motel and Tzeitel?
(a) Flag.
(b) Pine branches.
(c) Canopy.
(d) Arch.

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

15. At their wedding, what does Motel place over Tzeitel's head?
(a) Veil.
(b) Hat.
(c) Crown.
(d) Wreath.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Perchik states that girls should also learn, how does Mendel react?

3. When Tevye sings "If I Were A Rich Man," he says that he'd build a house with one staircase going up, one going down, and the third _____________.

4. As guests enter during the wedding scene, what do they do?

5. How many children does the matchmaker have?

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