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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 teaching Tevye's daughters the story of Laban and Jacob, what does Perchik say is the moral of the story?

2. When Tevye asks Perchik how he makes money, what does Perchik say?

3. After Golde talks to Tevye about Lazar Wolf, what does Tevye agree to do?

4. The village matchmaker, who has been a widow for a long time, claims that a bad husband:

5. When Tevye tells Golde about his frightening dream, he begins by saying that all the people they knew were _______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. As the wedding ceremony takes place, what do Tevye and Golde sing about?

2. Describe the scene as Tzeitel and Motel's wedding begins.

3. Even though the family is poor, why does Golde gladly allow more people to join them for the Sabbath meal?

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

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

6. Why does an argument break out during Motel and Tzeitel's wedding reception?

7. In Tevye's dream sequence, why does Grandmother Tzeitel sing "Mazeltov" to him and Golde?

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

9. How does Golde initially respond to what her departed grandmother, Grandma Tzeitel, reveals to Tevye in his dream?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Even though Tevye desires to be rich, how does he come to terms with being poor? What blessings does he count in his life? How do these blessings bring him wealth?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Tzeitel's two suitors, Motel the tailor and Lazar the butcher.

1. Why does the village overwhelmingly think that Tzeitel would be better off with Lazar?

2. How does Motel prove to be a good husband?

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