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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At their wedding, where do Tzeitel and Motel stand relative to other people?
(a) High up on a platform.
(b) Center.
(c) Back.
(d) Left side.

3. After Tevye asks God several "whys" following his conversation with the constable, how does he end his talk with God?
(a) Asks for protection for his family.
(b) Asks that Tzeitel will be happy with her husband.
(c) Gives thanks for his family.
(d) Gives thanks for a husband for Tzeitel.

4. 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 _____________.
(a) Going nowhere.
(b) Extending beyond the roof.
(c) Extending into the cellar.
(d) Going sideways.

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

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

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

8. In the "Tradition" song, what does each son hope about the bride chosen for him?
(a) She's pretty.
(b) She sings nicely.
(c) She cooks well.
(d) She's smart.

9. As villagers sing "Sunrise, Sunset," Tevye asks, "Is this the little girl I carried? Is this the ... :"
(a) Neighbor kid she knew.
(b) Same child I knew.
(c) Little boy at play.
(d) Child who once tarried.

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

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

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

13. What does Golde realize once Tevye finishes relating his nightmare to her?
(a) Grandmother Tzeitel doesn't know what she's talking about.
(b) Lazar is a terrible man.
(c) Tzeitel marrying Motel is for the best.
(d) Tevye made the whole thing up.

14. In Tevye's dream, Grandmother Tzeitel calls Motel a _______________.
(a) Fine upstanding boy.
(b) Remarkably talented tailor.
(c) Silly young man in love.
(d) Clumsy but well-meaning man.

15. How many children does the matchmaker have?
(a) Three sons and a daughter.
(b) Two daughters.
(c) One son.
(d) None.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tzeitel react when she learns she is to wed Lazar Wolf?

2. Chava is reluctant to take the book Fyedka offers her. In the end, she _____________.

3. According to the "Tradition" song sung by everyone, what are the "Papas" expected to do?

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

5. Tevye tells Golde that in his dream, Grandmother Tzeitel looks pretty good considering that she's _____________.

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