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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who steps into Motel's shop when he steps out for a few moments?
(a) Perchik.
(b) Lazar Wolf.
(c) The constable.
(d) Russians.

2. When Golde and Tevye's daughters sing the "Matchmaker" song, which of the following is NOT part of the lyrics?
(a) Bring me a dream.
(b) Find me a find.
(c) Make me a match.
(d) Catch me a catch.

3. According to the "Tradition" song sung by everyone, what are the "Papas" expected to do?
(a) Mend broken roofs.
(b) Plant seasonal crops.
(c) Work to keep the peace.
(d) Scramble for a living.

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

5. What kind of shop does Motel own?
(a) Barber shop.
(b) Fruit stand.
(c) Flower stand.
(d) Tailor shop.

6. When the townspeople Mordcha and Mendel complain toTevye that he forgot their orders for the Sabbath, what does he reply?
(a) He forgot, and he's sorry.
(b) He had trouble with his horse.
(c) They haven't paid him yet.
(d) They failed to put in their order.

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

8. Tevye convinces himself that by marrying Lazar, Tzeitel will never know what?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Hunger.
(c) Loneliness.
(d) Pain.

9. At the start of Act 1, Scene 2, Tevye enters pulling a cart. He addresses God, asking what?
(a) Where he can find the riches he wants.
(b) Why his life continues to be so difficult.
(c) When his daughters will marry.
(d) Whose idea it was to make him a milkman.

10. With Tevye, Lazar, and other men roaming the streets drunk, the constable appears. What does he ask?
(a) Why they are being so loud.
(b) If their wives know where they are.
(c) What they are celebrating.
(d) If they know what time it is.

11. 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.

12. When Tevye first offers Perchik a piece of cheese, why does Perchik decline?
(a) He just ate.
(b) He doesn't want to look greedy.
(c) He has no money.
(d) He doesn't trust Tevye.

13. How does Golde react to the news the matchmaker delivers regarding the butcher?
(a) She's horrified.
(b) She faints.
(c) She asks the matchmaker to leave.
(d) She's pleased.

14. In the lesson that Perchik tells Tevye's daughters about Laban and Jacob, what does Laban do?
(a) Abandons Jacob.
(b) Steals from Jacob.
(c) Tricks Jacob.
(d) Throws Jacob into a well.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Yussel steps into Motel's shop to congratulate him for the upcoming wedding, what does Motel ask him?

2. Who is Fruma Sarah to Lazar Wolf?

3. Who is listening in as Perchik teaches Shprintze and Bielke?

4. When Tevye talks to himself about Lazar, wondering whether or not to give permission for the marriage, he says that ______________.

5. Who stays behind to keep an eye on Motel's shop when he leaves for a few moments?

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