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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tevye claims that without their traditions, the villagers' lives would be ______________.
(a) As empty as a drained milk jug.
(b) As lonely as a frightened fiddler.
(c) As cold as a Siberian winter.
(d) As shaky as a fiddler on the roof.

2. As the wedding ceremony progresses, the women of the village sing, "One season following another, Laden with ...:"
(a) Trouble and toil.
(b) Laughter and fighting.
(c) Happiness and tears.
(d) Daily doses of elation.

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

4. 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?
(a) Tevye will be Lazar's papa.
(b) The Russians were rarely that cordial to them.
(c) Both men are the same age.
(d) Tzeitel will be the first of Tevye's daughters to marry.

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

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

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

8. Motel and Tzeitel have been friends since:
(a) The fourth grade.
(b) Tzeitel saved Motel's life.
(c) Motel moved next door.
(d) They were babies.

9. How does Tzeitel react when she learns she is to wed Lazar Wolf?
(a) She shouts in anger and frustration.
(b) She runs away in tears.
(c) She screams and faints.
(d) She cries and says she can't marry him.

10. 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 do crazy, radical things.
(b) The need to keep dancing and enjoying life.
(c) The desire to escape into a fantasy world.
(d) The need to be defiant in the face of danger.

11. In the wedding scene, Tzeitel enters in her bridal clothes, followed by _________________.
(a) Her mother, father, sisters, and other relatives.
(b) Only the women of the village.
(c) Twelve bridesmaids.
(d) The rabbi and his family.

12. When Yussel steps into Motel's shop to congratulate him for the upcoming wedding, what does Motel ask him?
(a) For a wedding hat.
(b) To lend him money.
(c) To please leave.
(d) For advice.

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

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

15. 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) I'll be right back.
(c) Nice hat.
(d) Good Sabbath.

Short Answer Questions

1. At their wedding, where do Tzeitel and Motel stand relative to other people?

2. When Tevye tells Golde that Grandmother Tzeitel appeared in his dream, what does Golde ask?

3. As they make preparations for the Sabbath, what does Tzeitel urge Motel to do?

4. After Tevye asks God several "whys" following his conversation with the constable, how does he end his talk with God?

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

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