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

2. Tevye explains that in his community, prayer shawls are worn as what?
(a) Protection against the cold.
(b) Sign of respect for elders.
(c) Symbol of humility.
(d) Show of devotion to God.

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) Doesn't exist.
(d) Is better than no husband.

4. What news does the matchmaker deliver to Golde and her daughters regarding the butcher, Lazar Wolf?
(a) His son is interested in Tzeitel.
(b) He's interested in Tzeitel.
(c) He has been imprisoned.
(d) He has a gift for them.

5. Lazar tries to convince Tevye to agree to a marriage between him and Tzeitel by explaining that he's well off and ________________.
(a) She wouldn't have to clean because he has a housekeeper.
(b) She'll have nice clothes and furniture.
(c) He'll take good care of her.
(d) He has a very big house.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tevye tells Golde that Grandmother Tzeitel appeared in his dream, what does Golde ask?

2. Before Tevye arrives to talk with Lazar, the butcher orders what?

3. Why does Tevye wake up in the middle of the night asking where Fruma Sarah is?

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

5. After teaching Tevye's daughters the story of Laban and Jacob, what does Perchik say is the moral of the story?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. By the end of Tevye's dream sequence, what helps Golde to give up on the idea of Tzeitel marrying Lazar and accept that she is to wed Motel instead?

5. How does Tevye react after Hodel and Perchik tell him that they are engaged?

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

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

8. How does the wedding ceremony end?

9. Summarize the conversation between Chava and Fyedka inside Motel's shop.

10. In Tevye's dream sequence, why does Grandmother Tzeitel sing "Mazeltov" to him and Golde?

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