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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Tevye tells Golde that Grandmother Tzeitel appeared in his dream, what does Golde ask?
(a) How she looked.
(b) Why she appeared.
(c) What she wanted.
(d) How she was feeling.

2. In Tevye's dream, why is Lazar Wolf's first wife angry?
(a) Lazar doesn't love her anymore.
(b) Everyone says mean things about her.
(c) Tevye's daughter is marrying her husband.
(d) She was always an angry person.

3. At their wedding, what does Motel place over Tzeitel's head?
(a) Hat.
(b) Crown.
(c) Veil.
(d) Wreath.

4. Hearing the news of the upcoming marriage, Russians who were sitting and drinking nearby bestow the following words upon Lazar and Tevye:
(a) Live long and prosper.
(b) Be well and merry.
(c) Heaven bless you both.
(d) Enjoy everything.

5. Chava is reluctant to take the book Fyedka offers her. In the end, she _____________.
(a) Takes it.
(b) Storms out.
(c) Throws it down.
(d) Refuses it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the constable give Tevye confidential information?

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

3. When one of her daughters reminds Golde that Tevye works hard, what does Golde say?

4. Tevye tells Golde that in his dream, Grandmother Tzeitel looks pretty good considering that she's _____________.

5. As guests enter during the wedding scene, what do they do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the matchmaker feel that the shoemaker's daughter is a perfect match for someone in particular?

2. When we first meet Tevye's daughters, what do we learn about Chava?

3. Summarize the conversation Perchik and Hodel have regarding changing traditions.

4. Even though the family is poor, why does Golde gladly allow more people to join them for the Sabbath meal?

5. How does Hodel defend Perchik as she and Tevye wait at the train station?

6. As Yente, the matchmaker, makes her way to Golde's house while the family prepares for the Sabbath, why does Tzeitel complain?

7. Describe the blessing the rabbi gives the Tsar as the story opens.

8. What does Tevye say to the audience as he's thinking through his decision regarding Lazar's request to marry Tzeitel?

9. What happens after Tevye gives Lazar permission to marry his daughter?

10. Why is Hodel upset that Perchik is leaving for Kiev?

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