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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 was feeling.
(b) What she wanted.
(c) Why she appeared.
(d) How she looked.

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

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 a husband for Tzeitel.
(b) Asks that Tzeitel will be happy with her husband.
(c) Asks for protection for his family.
(d) Gives thanks for his family.

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

5. When the Russians join in on the celebratory song and dance between Lazar, Tevye, and other Jews, what is part of the blessing they offer?
(a) May life bring you abundance.
(b) May you have many children.
(c) May we live together in peace.
(d) May all your dreams come true.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Avram waves a newspaper, what terrible news from another town does he announce?

2. After Tevye's celebratory mood is changed by the sobering conversation with the constable, what does the fiddler's appearance represent?

3. When Tevye tells Golde about his frightening dream, he begins by saying that all the people they knew were _______________.

4. According to the "Tradition" song sung by everyone, what are the "Papas" expected to do?

5. When Perchik makes fun of traditions that never change, what does Hodel do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the new arrival turn out to be, and why is everyone excited about it?

2. How does Tzeitel take the news that she is to be married to Lazar Wolf?

3. How does Tevye respond to the news the constable gives him right after he agrees to Lazar marrying Tzeitel?

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

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

6. Why is Golde frantic when she locates Tevye to talk about Chava?

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

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

9. When Motel stops by asking for Tzeitel as Golde and the matchmaker converse, why does the matchmaker become suspicious?

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

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