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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. In Tevye's dream, Grandmother Tzeitel calls Motel a _______________.
(a) Fine upstanding boy.
(b) Remarkably talented tailor.
(c) Clumsy but well-meaning man.
(d) Silly young man in love.

2. Who stays behind to keep an eye on Motel's shop when he leaves for a few moments?
(a) Tzeitel.
(b) Tevye.
(c) Hodel.
(d) Chava.

3. The village matchmaker, who has been a widow for a long time, claims that a bad husband:
(a) Should be thrown in prison.
(b) Is no good for anyone.
(c) Is better than no husband.
(d) Doesn't exist.

4. What does Golde realize once Tevye finishes relating his nightmare to her?
(a) Grandmother Tzeitel doesn't know what she's talking about.
(b) Tzeitel marrying Motel is for the best.
(c) Tevye made the whole thing up.
(d) Lazar is a terrible man.

5. When Golde asks her daughter Chava if she has finished milking the cows, what does Chava accidentally drop?
(a) A Milk jug.
(b) A Love letter.
(c) A Candle.
(d) A Book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of shop does Motel own?

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

3. Tevye explains that in his community, prayer shawls are worn as what?

4. At the conclusion of Act 1, Scene 1, why are Golde and Tevye's daughters hoping the matchmaker will take her time finding them a match?

5. When a beggar gets only one coin this week, he complains that he got two coins the previous week. The donor explains he had a bad week, to which the beggar replies:

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the conversation between Yente and Tzeitel regarding Perchik's letter.

2. What work arrangement does Perchik make with Tevye?

3. What happens when Chava is left to watch Motel's shop as he steps out for a few moments?

4. Why is Motel reluctant to talk with Tevye about his love for Tzeitel?

5. At the start of the story, what does Tevye share with the audience about tradition?

6. Once the constable leaves after telling Tevye there will be some mild roughhousing by Russian soldiers coming up soon, what does Tevye say to God?

7. How do the villagers react to the shocking news the constable brings them?

8. After Tevye gives Lazar permission to marry his daughter, the constable appears. Describe what transpires.

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

10. What does Tevye say regarding the Russians living in their village?

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