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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After taking the cheese Tevye offers, what does Perchik say about the rich?
(a) He wants to be like them.
(b) He admires them.
(c) They are criminals.
(d) They eat too much.

2. Lazar tries to convince Tevye to agree to a marriage between him and Tzeitel by explaining that he's well off and ________________.
(a) He'll take good care of her.
(b) She'll have nice clothes and furniture.
(c) He has a very big house.
(d) She wouldn't have to clean because he has a housekeeper.

3. When Perchik finally takes the cheese Tevye offers him, what does Tevye say?
(a) There's always room for a bit of cheese.
(b) It's no crime being poor.
(c) Don't forget to thank God for it.
(d) The villagers can be trusted.

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

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

6. After Tevye's celebratory mood is changed by the sobering conversation with the constable, what does the fiddler's appearance represent?
(a) The desire to escape into a fantasy world.
(b) The desire to do crazy, radical things.
(c) The need to be defiant in the face of danger.
(d) The need to keep dancing and enjoying life.

7. 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) Thank you.
(b) Good Sabbath.
(c) I'll be right back.
(d) Nice hat.

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

9. When Avram waves a newspaper, what terrible news from another town does he announce?
(a) A flood devastated the town.
(b) The Tsar arrested town leaders.
(c) Russian soldiers attacked the Jews.
(d) All the Jews were evicted.

10. When Tzeitel and Motel talk while they prepare for the Sabbath, what does Motel tell Tzeitel that he plans to purchase?
(a) Typewriter.
(b) Milking cow.
(c) Small farm.
(d) Sewing machine.

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

12. What news does the matchmaker deliver to Golde and her daughters regarding the butcher, Lazar Wolf?
(a) He has been imprisoned.
(b) His son is interested in Tzeitel.
(c) He has a gift for them.
(d) He's interested in Tzeitel.

13. Why does the matchmaker feel that the shoemaker's daughter, who has poor eyesight, is a good match for a particular young man?
(a) He's not much to look at.
(b) He can't hear well.
(c) He can afford to buy her glasses.
(d) He's twice her age.

14. 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) What they are celebrating.
(d) Why they are being so loud.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hodel comments on Perchik's lesson about Laban and Jacob, what does she say?

2. When Motel tells Tevye that he wants to marry Tzeitel, he explains that a year ago, they _______________.

3. As everyone sings "Sunrise, Sunset" in the wedding scene, Golde says, "Wasn't it yesterday when they ... :"

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

5. Why are traditions important to Tevye?

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