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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Chava tries to talk to Tevye about the feelings she and Fyedka have for each other, Tevye says it would make him happy if _______________.
(a) She would let the matchmaker do her job.
(b) She followed her heart.
(c) They remained friends from a distance.
(d) Fyedka left their village.

2. As Perchik tries to talk to Hodel, who is very unhappy with him, what does he say?
(a) He can't stand living in the village any longer.
(b) He didn't mean to fall in love with someone else.
(c) He's leaving for Kiev the next morning.
(d) Their dance was innocent and nobody minded it.

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

4. When the rabbi arrives at Motel's shop where practically the entire village is gathered, everyone asks him if there is a blessing for what?
(a) A new dress.
(b) A colorful baby blanket.
(c) A sewing machine.
(d) A flower shop.

5. As Tevye sits and talks to God after Tzeitel and Motel are married, what does he request?
(a) A sewing machine for Motel.
(b) A grandchild.
(c) Peace in their village.
(d) A wife for Lazar.

6. When Golde asks Yente which daughter gets which boy, what does the matchmaker reply?
(a) It makes no difference.
(b) She hasn't decided that part yet.
(c) The boys should decide.
(d) The girls can pick.

7. Some time after the wedding and the ruckus created by Russian soldiers, Tevye sits outside his home, talking to God. What does he start out talking about?
(a) His blessings.
(b) His anger at the Russians.
(c) His troubles.
(d) His anger at his daughters.

8. 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 and Chava are engaged.
(c) Fyedka has kidnapped Chava.
(d) Chava left home in the morning with Fyedka.

9. Through Tevye's conversation with God, what do we learn about Tzeitel and Motel after their wedding?
(a) They're having trouble in their marriage.
(b) Lazar won't leave them alone.
(c) They're desperately struggling to get by.
(d) They're happy despite living in poverty.

10. Villagers are asking the rabbi and each other about the big news, which is about a new _______________.
(a) Match.
(b) Arrival.
(c) Tsar.
(d) Skirmish.

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

12. Who is sitting outside the railroad station, talking together?
(a) Motel and Tzeitel.
(b) Hodel and Tevye.
(c) Hodel and Tzeitel.
(d) Tevye and Motel.

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

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

15. When everyone talks about big news, the audience is led to believe that Tzeitel and Motel _______________.
(a) Have separated.
(b) Received a fortune from a rich uncle.
(c) Just had a baby.
(d) Set up a flower stand.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Golde tells Tevye what she's learned about Chava, what does Tevye say?

2. When the villagers are gathered at his shop, why does Motel hold up two different pieces of cloth that have been sewn together?

3. When the matchmaker brings Golde a couple of teen boys for her youngest daughters, what does Golde say?

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

5. Fyedka comes to Motel's shop, picks up a shirt, and offers congratulations. When he leaves the shop, who discreetly follows Fyedka?

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