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

Short Answer Questions

1. What wedding gifts do Tevye and Golde give to the newly married couple, Tzeitel and Motel?

2. Some time after the wedding and the ruckus created by Russian soldiers, Tevye sits outside his home, talking to God. What does he start out talking about?

3. Why is one of Tevye's daughters going to Siberia?

4. When Chava tries to talk to Tevye about the feelings she and Fyedka have for each other, Tevye says it would make him happy if _______________.

5. Why is everyone shocked when, at Tzeitel's wedding reception, Perchik asks Hodel to dance with him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Even though tradition is important to Golde, she puts family first. Using examples, show how Golde serves as the one who keeps the family united.

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