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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. Why are traditions important to Tevye?
(a) His ancestors came up with them.
(b) Everyone knows their role in life.
(c) God developed them.
(d) They're fun and comfortable.

2. After Tevye says to God, "I know we are the chosen people," what does he ask?
(a) Why being chosen carries so much responsibility.
(b) Why God won't choose an easier life for him.
(c) Why God can't choose someone else once in a while.
(d) Why he can't trade jobs with the constable.

3. When Tevye asks Shprintze and Bielke if they want to take lessons from Perchik, how do the girls respond?
(a) They ask their mother.
(b) They say they're not sure.
(c) They refuse.
(d) They giggle and say yes.

4. 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:
(a) He can't afford a bad week.
(b) It's all right so long as he gets three coins next week.
(c) Why should he suffer for someone else's bad week?
(d) What's the donor hiding in his coat pocket?

5. In the wedding scene, Tzeitel enters in her bridal clothes, followed by _________________.
(a) Twelve bridesmaids.
(b) The rabbi and his family.
(c) Her mother, father, sisters, and other relatives.
(d) Only the women of the village.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At their wedding, what is placed over Motel and Tzeitel?

3. Who is Fruma Sarah to Lazar Wolf?

4. When Golde and Tevye's daughters sing the "Matchmaker" song, which of the following is NOT part of the lyrics?

5. Perchik teaches Shprintze and Bielke outside their home as they do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Yussel say when Motel asks if he has a wedding hat for him? How does Motel reply?

2. 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.

3. Why is everyone taken aback when Perchik asks Hodel to dance at the wedding reception?

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

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

6. How does the wedding ceremony end?

7. Describe the confusion during the conversation between Tevye and Lazar at the inn.

8. What is the mood at Tevye and Golde's house as everyone prepares for the Sabbath?

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

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

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