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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. How does Tevye react when he first learns that Lazar is interested in Tzeitel?
(a) He says Lazar is way too old.
(b) He's surprised.
(c) He's angry.
(d) He laughs uncontrollably.

2. What common interest do Chava and Fyedka share?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Reading.
(c) Historical trivia.
(d) Sewing.

3. When Tevye first offers Perchik a piece of cheese, why does Perchik decline?
(a) He has no money.
(b) He doesn't want to look greedy.
(c) He just ate.
(d) He doesn't trust Tevye.

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

5. Motel is afraid to talk to Tevye about wanting to marry Tzeitel, claiming that he's only what?
(a) An aspiring writer.
(b) A plain young man.
(c) A poor tailor.
(d) A humble farmer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lazar say he sees Tzeitel every Thursday?

2. Who is listening in as Perchik teaches Shprintze and Bielke?

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

4. At their wedding, what does Motel place over Tzeitel's head?

5. The wedding of Tzeitel and Motel concludes with ________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How do Tevye and Lazar react once they realize they've been talking about two completely different matters?

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

5. When some of the villagers complain about the news they read and Mordcha ends up cursing the Tsar and the authorities, Perchik comes to the scene and questions them. Summarize that first conversation between Perchik and the villagers.

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

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

8. Where are some of the main characters headed to since they are forced out of their village?

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

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

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