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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 the constable leaves after his private conversation with Tevye, what does Tevye ask God?
(a) Why the Russians won't leave them alone.
(b) Why he can never win.
(c) Where he should take his family to live in peace.
(d) Why he got such news that day, of all days.

2. What is Yente's role in the village?
(a) Seamstress.
(b) Peacemaker.
(c) Matchmaker.
(d) Waitress.

3. After Tevye asks God several "whys" following his conversation with the constable, how does he end his talk with God?
(a) Gives thanks for his family.
(b) Asks for protection for his family.
(c) Asks that Tzeitel will be happy with her husband.
(d) Gives thanks for a husband for Tzeitel.

4. Where does Lazar say he sees Tzeitel every Thursday?
(a) His butcher shop.
(b) The produce market.
(c) The bank.
(d) The library.

5. When Chava and Fyedka find themselves alone, what does Fyedka say to her?
(a) She must never talk to Sasha again.
(b) He'd like to take her to the dance.
(c) He's seen her at the bookseller's.
(d) She needs to be more careful.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Tevye's dream, Grandmother Tzeitel calls Motel a _______________.

2. How does Golde react to the news the matchmaker delivers regarding the butcher?

3. While Tevye is introducing his family to Perchik, Motel arrives. What does Tevye say about Motel?

4. After Perchik explains where he came from, what does Mordcha sarcastically ask?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. As people congratulate Motel on his upcoming wedding, why do their well wishes seem insincere?

3. What is the audience led to believe in the scene where villagers are abuzz about the new arrival?

4. How does Tevye respond to the information that Chava married Fyedka?

5. What does Tevye ask of Hodel and of God as his daughter prepares to join Perchik in Siberia?

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

7. After Perchik has a conversation with the angered villagers, he and Tevye talk. Summarize the conversation they have surrounding a piece of cheese.

8. Summarize the story Perchik tells Tevye's youngest daughters while they peel potatoes.

9. Describe the scene as Tzeitel and Motel's wedding begins.

10. Two months after Tzeitel and Motel's wedding, Tevye sits on a bench outside his home talking to God. What does he say about Tzeitel and Motel?

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