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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 one of her daughters reminds Golde that Tevye works hard, what does Golde say?

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

4. In the first act, what blessing does the rabbi give the Tsar?

5. When Tevye first offers Perchik a piece of cheese, why does Perchik decline?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. As Yente compliments Golde's daughters while they prepare for the Sabbath, what does she say about having a husband?

3. How do the villagers react to the shocking news the constable brings them?

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

5. How does Tevye react to Golde telling him that Lazar Wolf wants to talk to him?

6. Once the constable leaves after telling Tevye there will be some mild roughhousing by Russian soldiers coming up soon, what does Tevye say to God?

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

8. What does Tevye ask God to help Tzeitel and Motel with?

9. 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.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Jews and the Russians represent two very different worlds trying to live together in a small, remote village.

1. Describe the attempts each group makes to reach out to the other.

2. Why is the relationship between the Jews and the Russians doomed in the end? Is this outcome evident from the beginning? Explain.

3. How does the forbidden relationship between Chava and Fyedka offer a small sliver of hope in the end?

Essay Topic 2

How does the fiddler on the roof represent the instability that the Jewish villagers in Anatevka live with on a regular basis?

Essay Topic 3

In trying to live up to their expected roles, many residents of Anatevka hide their true feelings from the world. Using supporting examples, explain how this is the case for the following characters:

1. Lazar Wolf, the butcher.

2. Motel, the tailor.

3. Chava, Tevye's daughter who loves to read.

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