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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of the story, Yente says she will go where?
(a) The Holy Land.
(b) America.
(c) Switzerland.
(d) South America.

2. What does Lazar say when he first stands up to talk at Tzeitel and Motel's wedding celebration?
(a) Her never stood a chance.
(b) He'll get over his heartbreak eventually.
(c) He has no ill feelings.
(d) Motel better watch out.

3. As Golde and Tevye prepare to leave their village, Golde is sad that Hodel and Perchik are not with them. Tevye tells her that ______________.
(a) Perchik sits in prison and Hodel works.
(b) The two are on a boat headed to America.
(c) Perchik works at the university and Hodel is raising their child.
(d) They are busy raising a family of their own.

4. As Tevye pulls his cart, Golde finds him. She is distraught. What does she share with Tevye?
(a) Chava is missing and nobody can find her.
(b) Fyedka has kidnapped Chava.
(c) Fyedka and Chava are engaged.
(d) Chava left home in the morning with Fyedka.

5. When the villagers are gathered at his shop, why does Motel hold up two different pieces of cloth that have been sewn together?
(a) It's the beginning of the blanket he's sewing for his baby.
(b) To show that he's tried out the newly arrived sewing machine.
(c) So everyone can see the start of the banner for the new flower shop.
(d) To show the new dress he's making for Tzeitel.

6. While everyone's gathered at Motel's shop admiring the new arrival, Golde talks with Tzeitel about what?
(a) Tzeitel's relationship with Motel.
(b) Tzeitel's sisters.
(c) The responsibility of running a shop.
(d) The baby.

7. When gossip started by Yente spreads like wildfire, changing along the way, the village blames the supposed woes befalling Tevye's family upon _____________.
(a) The growing revolution.
(b) The fact that everyone danced together at the wedding.
(c) Tzeitel refusing to accept the match with Lazar.
(d) Tevye's daughters growing in independence.

8. When Shandel crosses the stage in a rush and a woman asks her where she's running, Shandel replies ________________.
(a) To the marketplace.
(b) To the matchmaker's place.
(c) To Motel's house.
(d) To see Golde.

9. Inside Motel's shop, the villagers are gathered to see ______________.
(a) Motel and Tzeitel's new baby.
(b) Tzeitel's new dress.
(c) The used sewing machine that just arrived.
(d) Motel and Tzeitel's new flower stand.

10. When Tevye reluctantly lets Hodel leave, he asks God to see that she ______________.
(a) Dresses warm.
(b) Comes back soon.
(c) Doesn't starve.
(d) Doesn't make a mistake.

11. What does Lazar give the newlyweds, Tzeitel and Motel?
(a) A silver platter.
(b) Two cows.
(c) Five chickens.
(d) A gold goblet.

12. When the villagers hear and share that there is big news in their village, they rush over to __________________.
(a) Tzeitel and Motel's house.
(b) Tevye and Golde's house.
(c) The village inn.
(d) The local synagogue.

13. Even though Tevye and Golde are leaving their home forever, why is Golde sweeping the floor?
(a) She's looking for a gold medallion she dropped.
(b) The activity calms her down.
(c) It's tradition to sweep before moving.
(d) She doesn't want to leave the house dirty.

14. As the villagers ask Tevye if he's seen the constable and then share with him rumors they've heard, the constable walks in and tells everyone what?
(a) They need to leave their village in three days.
(b) He will have to arrest them if they don't go home.
(c) He's looking for more men to join the Russian army.
(d) The Tsar will be stopping by that evening.

15. Right before everyone leaves the village, Chava and Fyedka stop by to explain that they also are leaving because ________________.
(a) Family always sticks together.
(b) Feelings are stronger than principle.
(c) They are not wanted in their neighborhood.
(d) They can't live among people who would do this to others.

Short Answer Questions

1. What wedding gifts do Tevye and Golde give to the newly married couple, Tzeitel and Motel?

2. When Golde asks Yente which daughter gets which boy, what does the matchmaker reply?

3. When the wedding ceremony is over and the celebrating begins, what does Mordcha say when he asks for silence?

4. As Perchik tries to reason with Hodel, who is very upset, he explains that what happened at her sister's wedding _____________.

5. In his conversation with God following the wedding, what else does Tevye mention to God as needing attention?

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