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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Perchik makes fun of traditions that never change, what does Hodel do?
(a) Defends traditions.
(b) Agrees with him.
(c) Slaps him.
(d) Laughs loudly.

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

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

4. Despite how the villagers feel about Motel and Tzeitel's upcoming wedding, what do they say to Motel?
(a) Be prosperous and fruitful.
(b) Mazeltov.
(c) Good luck.
(d) How could you?

5. 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.

6. In the first act, what blessing does the rabbi give the Tsar?
(a) Bless him and keep him out of trouble.
(b) Abundant tasks to keep him occupied.
(c) Abundant patience and tolerance.
(d) Bless him and keep him away from their village.

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

8. Perchik teaches Shprintze and Bielke outside their home as they do what?
(a) Plant onions.
(b) Milk cows.
(c) Peel potatoes.
(d) Wash clothes.

9. When Tevye tells Golde about his frightening dream, he begins by saying that all the people they knew were _______________.
(a) At a funeral.
(b) Traveling by boat.
(c) Packing their belongings.
(d) At a celebration.

10. Before coming to the village, Perchik was a university student where?
(a) Kaunas.
(b) Krakow.
(c) Kazan.
(d) Kiev.

11. Once Tevye and Lazar agree to an arranged marriage between Lazar and Tzeitel, what do the men drink to?
(a) Health, wealth, and wisdom.
(b) To life.
(c) Marriage, family, and grandchildren.
(d) To abundance.

12. According to the "Tradition" song, what are the "Mamas" expected to do?
(a) Teach sons to pray.
(b) Feed the husband and wash clothes.
(c) Teach daughters to read.
(d) Raise the family and run the home.

13. 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.

14. Motel is afraid to talk to Tevye about wanting to marry Tzeitel, claiming that he's only what?
(a) An aspiring writer.
(b) A plain young man.
(c) A humble farmer.
(d) A poor tailor.

15. How does Act 1, Scene 5 end?
(a) Tevye dances off with the fiddler.
(b) Tevye collapses and falls asleep.
(c) Golde yells at Tevye.
(d) Tevye gives Golde a kiss.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the wedding, after the rabbi prays over a glass goblet of wine, what do Tzeitel and Motel do?

2. Who is Fruma Sarah to Lazar Wolf?

3. When Grandmother Tzeitel praises Motel as the chosen husband for young Tzeitel, what does Golde say?

4. After Yussel steps into Motel's shop to congratulate him and is asked a question by Motel, what does Yussel reply?

5. When Lazar finally realizes that Tevye thinks he's talking about buying his cow, how does he react?

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