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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What does Lazar say when he first stands up to talk at Tzeitel and Motel's wedding celebration?

3. When Shandel crosses the stage in a rush and a woman asks her where she's running, Shandel replies ________________.

4. 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?

5. Who helps the elderly rabbi to the table?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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