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

2. In the lesson that Perchik tells Tevye's daughters about Laban and Jacob, what does Laban do?

3. How do the villagers feel about the news that Tzeitel will be marrying Motel instead of Lazar?

4. Despite how the villagers feel about Motel and Tzeitel's upcoming wedding, what do they say to Motel?

5. When Sasha and another Russian harass Chava, what does Fyedka do?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Tevye respond to the information that Chava married Fyedka?

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

5. Summarize the story Perchik tells Tevye's youngest daughters while they peel potatoes.

6. Why is Hodel upset that Perchik is leaving for Kiev?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tevye tries to strictly adhere to tradition, but often his heart wins out, resulting in a compromise with tradition.

1. Describe the internal turmoil Tevye feels as he is pulled in opposite directions by tradition and by his heartstrings.

2. Cite examples where he reaches a compromise. How does he manage to follow his heart while keeping his honor?

Essay Topic 2

How does humor ease the hardships the villagers experience on a daily basis? Write a detailed analysis using at least three examples.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the tenuous friendship between Tevye and the constable.

1. Explain how the fiddler on the roof serves as a perfect representation of what this friendship is built upon.

2. Discuss how each of the following figures into this unusual friendship: Humor, caution, trust, betrayal.

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