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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tevye Leaves for the Land of Israel, pp. 97-116, Lekh-Lekho, pp. 116-131.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tevye think that Podhotzur has summoned him to his house after his marriage to Beilke?
(a) He thinks Podhotzur wants to send him abroad.
(b) He thinks Podhotzur wants to give him a gift.
(c) He thinks Podhotzur will offer him a job.
(d) He thinks Podhotzur will ask him to move in.

2. What does Shprintze ultimately do after she is heartbroken by Ahronchik?
(a) She falls in love with another man.
(b) She marries another man, whom she does not love.
(c) She commits suicide.
(d) She decides to remain at home forever, helping her parents.

3. Why does Tevye go to see Layzar Wolf in Today's Children?
(a) It is a social call, as Layzar and Tevye are friends.
(b) He wants to arrange a marriage with Layzar and his daughter.
(c) Layzar has ordered some dairy goods from him.
(d) He thinks Layzar wants to buy his brown cow.

4. What service does Peppercorn give to Tevye in exchange for a hot meal?
(a) He gives lessons to Tevye's daughters.
(b) He repairs Tevye's roof.
(c) He helps Tevye pack his wagon.
(d) He keeps Tevye's books.

5. Why does Tevye's wagon run into a tree on the way to Yehpuetz in Tevye Blows a Small Fortune?
(a) The axel breaks.
(b) A rodent crosses the road and frightens his horse.
(c) His horse smells something and darts after it.
(d) He falls asleep driving.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Tevye, what is a "dog's age ago"?

2. Where does Hodl go at the end of the chapter Hodl?

3. What happens to Tevye when he stops to pray in the evening after hauling logs all day?

4. Why does Tevye think that Yankl should be fired as sexton of the Burial Society?

5. What does Tevye do when he meets Chava in the forest after her marriage?

(see the answer key)

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