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

Short Answer Questions

1. Long after Tzeitel's wedding, someone asks the rabbi if he's heard the news. The rabbi asks if it's more bad news, and the reply is ______________.

2. When Chava begs Tevye to accept her marriage with Fyedka, what does Tevye do?

3. Who helps the elderly rabbi to the table?

4. Where is Lazar Wolf going at the end of the story?

5. As Golde and Tevye prepare to leave their village, Golde is sad that Hodel and Perchik are not with them. Tevye tells her that ______________.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do a character analysis on Yente, the village matchmaker. How does she stir things up for everyone in Anatevka? What does she represent on a larger scale?

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

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?

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