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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Tevye asks God several "whys" following his conversation with the constable, how does he end his talk with God?

2. When Tzeitel and Motel talk while they prepare for the Sabbath, what does Motel tell Tzeitel that he plans to purchase?

3. Tevye claims that without their traditions, the villagers' lives would be ______________.

4. When the two Russians who were bothering Chava leave, what does Fyedka do?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. As people congratulate Motel on his upcoming wedding, why do their well wishes seem insincere?

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

4. What ruse does Tevye come up with to convince his wife that their daughter Tzeitel is to marry Motel, the tailor, instead of Lazar, the butcher?

5. After Tevye gives Lazar permission to marry his daughter, the constable appears. Describe what transpires.

6. How does the wedding ceremony end?

7. List some of the rumors Yente spreads after reading the letter Perchik sent Hodel.

8. What does Tevye ask of Hodel and of God as his daughter prepares to join Perchik in Siberia?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the traditional roles for the papas, mamas, sons, and daughters of the village.

1. For each group, describe what aspects of their specified role brings about a sense of discontentment.

2. Despite this discontent, why are the villagers reluctant to bring about change?

Essay Topic 2

Golde and Tevye seem to fight all the time, but underneath the surface there is much tenderness they feel for each other.

1. Why do Golde and Tevye bicker constantly?

2. How does each character push the boundaries of the roles they are expected to follow?

3. How does the reader or the audience know that despite all the arguing, there is deep love in this relationship?

Essay Topic 3

A great deal of information is revealed through the songs of Fiddler On The Roof.

1. Explain the importance of the songs in this play.

2. Give examples describing how songs provide additional information to show the bigger picture.

3. How do some of these songs bring the villagers together?

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