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

Short Answer Questions

1. In his conversation with God following the wedding, what else does Tevye mention to God as needing attention?

2. Through Tevye's conversation with God, what do we learn about Tzeitel and Motel after their wedding?

3. As the villagers ask Tevye if he's seen the constable and then share with him rumors they've heard, the constable walks in and tells everyone what?

4. Right before everyone leaves the village, Chava and Fyedka stop by to explain that they also are leaving because ________________.

5. When everyone talks about big news, the audience is led to believe that Tzeitel and Motel _______________.

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

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 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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