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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is everyone shocked when, at Tzeitel's wedding reception, Perchik asks Hodel to dance with him?
(a) The matchmaker has found someone else for Hodel.
(b) Perchik is much older than Hodel.
(c) It's against tradition for men and women to dance together.
(d) The first dance is reserved for the parents of the couple.

2. At the end of the story, Yente says she will go where?
(a) South America.
(b) The Holy Land.
(c) Switzerland.
(d) America.

3. When Tevye comes in following Perchik's marriage proposal to Hodel, Perchik says he has bad news and good news. What is the good news?
(a) He inherited a vast fortune.
(b) He has purchased grain and eggs for the family.
(c) He and Hodel are engaged.
(d) He got a job at the university.

4. As Perchik tries to reason with Hodel, who is very upset, he explains that what happened at her sister's wedding _____________.
(a) Was a simple misunderstanding.
(b) Meant absolutely nothing.
(c) Is a sign that the villagers have it in for him.
(d) Is a sign of violence happening across the country.

5. When Golde asks Yente which daughter gets which boy, what does the matchmaker reply?
(a) She hasn't decided that part yet.
(b) The boys should decide.
(c) The girls can pick.
(d) It makes no difference.

Short Answer Questions

1. The villagers want to know if Tevye has seen the constable because they heard rumors about _______________.

2. What does Lazar say when he first stands up to talk at Tzeitel and Motel's wedding celebration?

3. Who is sitting outside the railroad station, talking together?

4. Hodel tells Tevye that Perchik is in trouble but through no fault of his own. When Tevye expresses doubt, Hodel reminds him about the stories of _____________.

5. Some time after Tzeitel and Motel's wedding, why is Hodel upset with Perchik?

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