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

Short Answer Questions

1. Some time after Tzeitel and Motel's wedding, why is Hodel upset with Perchik?

2. After Golde tells Tevye what she's learned about Chava, what does Tevye say?

3. After Tevye's talk with Chava regarding Fyedka, the audience finds Tevye talking with God and pulling his cart. Why isn't his horse pulling it?

4. Long after Tzeitel's wedding, upon hearing of big news, the villagers trade _______________.

5. Who helps the elderly rabbi to the table?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how the unfair eviction of the Jews from their village, Anatevka, turns out to be a second chance for them in disguise.

Essay Topic 2

Golde and Tevye seem to fight all the time, but underneath the surface there is much tenderness they feel for each other.

1. Why do Golde and Tevye bicker constantly?

2. How does each character push the boundaries of the roles they are expected to follow?

3. How does the reader or the audience know that despite all the arguing, there is deep love in this relationship?

Essay Topic 3

Provide three examples showing how traditions are changing in Anatevka.

1. What serves as a catalyst for change in each case?

2. Does each change benefit anyone? Explain.

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