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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the conversation Tevye holds with God some time after the wedding, he says that Tzeitel and Motel work very hard and are as poor as what?
(a) Cows without grass.
(b) Newborn kittens.
(c) Squirrels in winter.
(d) Birds without a nest.

2. When Yente hands Tzeitel a letter written by Perchik, Tzeitel notes that _______________.
(a) Perchik has been harmed.
(b) Everyone was worried that Perchik was dead.
(c) The letter has already been opened.
(d) The letter is unfinished.

3. As the pair sits together at the railroad station ________________.
(a) Hodel tells Tevye he doesn't have to wait with her.
(b) Tzeitel cries and asks why Motel must leave.
(c) Hodel and Tzeitel wish each other good luck in life.
(d) Tevye tells Motel to come back to Tzeitel soon.

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

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

6. Before Perchik proposes to Hodel, he says that marriage must be founded on ______________.
(a) Friendship.
(b) Mutual beliefs.
(c) Love and devotion.
(d) Trust.

7. When Hodel prepares to marry Perchik, Tevye worries that there will be no one to perform a proper marriage. Hodel assures him that _______________.
(a) They'll marry under a canopy, according to tradition.
(b) Perchik has everything already arranged.
(c) They'll find the best rabbi in town.
(d) They'll invite him to the wedding.

8. After Golde tells Tevye what she's learned about Chava, what does Tevye say?
(a) He screams that he's going to find Fyedka and kill him.
(b) He tells Golde that he will round up a search party immediately.
(c) He asks Golde to pray with him.
(d) He tells Golde to go home because they have other children at home.

9. In his conversation with God following the wedding, what else does Tevye mention to God as needing attention?
(a) His horse's leg.
(b) The roof of his house.
(c) His cow's health.
(d) His dilapidated barn.

10. Why is everyone shocked when, at Tzeitel's wedding reception, Perchik asks Hodel to dance with him?
(a) Perchik is much older than Hodel.
(b) The matchmaker has found someone else for Hodel.
(c) It's against tradition for men and women to dance together.
(d) The first dance is reserved for the parents of the couple.

11. The boys that the matchmaker brings Golde for her youngest daughters _______________.
(a) Are brothers.
(b) Are the matchmaker's nephews.
(c) Are visiting their relatives in the village.
(d) Have the same first name.

12. When Yente hands a letter to Tzeitel, what else does she say?
(a) Perchik will never return to Hodel.
(b) Tevye owes her money.
(c) She often spots Chava and Fyedka together.
(d) Golde insulted her.

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

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

15. From the letter Yente picks up and delivers to Tzeitel, everyone learns that Perchik ________________.
(a) Will be gone for years.
(b) Is working as a spy.
(c) Has been arrested.
(d) Has become a professor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Right before everyone leaves the village, Chava and Fyedka stop by to explain that they also are leaving because ________________.

2. Why is one of Tevye's daughters going to Siberia?

3. After Tevye's talk with Chava regarding Fyedka, the audience finds Tevye talking with God and pulling his cart. Why isn't his horse pulling it?

4. As Tevye sits and talks to God after Tzeitel and Motel are married, what does he request?

5. When Tevye comes in following Perchik's marriage proposal to Hodel, Perchik says he has bad news and good news. What is the bad news?

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