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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps the elderly rabbi to the table?

2. When the villagers are gathered at his shop, why does Motel hold up two different pieces of cloth that have been sewn together?

3. Inside Motel's shop, the villagers are gathered to see ______________.

4. When Tevye comes in following Perchik's marriage proposal to Hodel, Perchik says he has bad news and good news. What is the bad news?

5. Fyedka comes to Motel's shop, picks up a shirt, and offers congratulations. When he leaves the shop, who discreetly follows Fyedka?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Tevye and Golde's five daughters. How does each one break the traditional mold?

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

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

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