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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Automatic Exemption, pp. 229-238, It Doesn't Pay to Be Good, pp. 238-.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Golde prepare for Ahronchik and his friend on their visit over the holiday to Tevye's house?
(a) Challah.
(b) Blintzes.
(c) She refuses to make anything because it is the holiday.
(d) Borscht.

2. What is the name of the town where the Man from Buenos Aires gets a job leading around a blind cantor?
(a) Mitava.
(b) Tomashpol.
(c) Shpole.
(d) Nanyev.

3. Why is there a sudden influx in the population of Boiberik in Shprintze?
(a) Rich Jews are fleeing the city to escape riots and pogroms.
(b) Many Jews are moving to Boiberik for economic opportunities.
(c) There is a cholera infestation in Odessa driving people to Boiberik.
(d) Many Jews have been forcefully relocated to Boiberik.

4. What does The Man from Buenos Aires hope to find in his hometown?
(a) His childhood home.
(b) His missing brother.
(c) A wife.
(d) A loyal dog.

5. What does the Man from Buenos Aires show the narrator to prove his wealth?
(a) His ebony cane.
(b) His thick billfold.
(c) His diamond ring.
(d) His gold pocketwatch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why should Itsik have an automatic exemption from the draft?

2. What was the name of Itsik's deceased brother.

3. How many days do Tevye and Golde mourn Chava when they realize she isn't coming home?

4. What does Itsik's mother call him for good luck?

5. What does Golde suggest that Tevye do in order to get the Priest to allow him to see Chava?

(see the answer key)

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