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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. Who steps into Motel's shop when he steps out for a few moments?

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

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

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

5. According to the "Tradition" song sung by everyone, what are the "Papas" expected to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tzeitel take the news that she is to be married to Lazar Wolf?

2. What does Tevye say to the audience as he's thinking through his decision regarding Lazar's request to marry Tzeitel?

3. Why does the matchmaker feel that the shoemaker's daughter is a perfect match for someone in particular?

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

5. Describe the conversation between Yente and Tzeitel regarding Perchik's letter.

6. When we first meet Tevye's daughters, what do we learn about Chava?

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

8. 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?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Despite his deep love for his daughter Chava, Tevye can't bring himself to accept her marriage. He can't bring himself to speak with her openly. The best he can do is utter a blessing under his breath. Do you feel his behavior is justified? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Explain how the times when Tevye speaks to the audience, and also to God, work well to advance the story in the absence of a narrator.

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