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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. How does Beilke react when Tevye tells her that he is leaving for Palestine?
(a) She is indifferent to his announcement.
(b) She is happy for Tevye and congratulates him.
(c) She is angry and yells at Tevye.
(d) She weeps and cannot be comforted.

2. Why is Tevye expelled from the village in Lekh-Lekho?
(a) It has been found out that his son-in-law Peppercorn is a revolutionary.
(b) His neighbors want to seize his land.
(c) He is punished for not paying his taxes.
(d) The provinical governor has ordered all Jews to be expelled.

3. What is Chvedka's profession?
(a) He is a delivery boy.
(b) He is a farmer.
(c) He is a soldier.
(d) He is a scribe.

4. Where does Tevye find his horse after he has eaten dinner at the rich man's dacha?
(a) In the forest.
(b) Out in the field.
(c) In the stables.
(d) In the pond.

5. What do Tevye and Layzar drink during their meeting in Today's Children?
(a) Brandy.
(b) Tea.
(c) Only water.
(d) Coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tevye envy the young man Yisro-eyl?

2. Who takes care of Tevye after his wife, Golde dies?

3. Why does Tevye think that Podhotzur has summoned him to his house after his marriage to Beilke?

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

5. What do Tevye and his wife decide to buy with their reward from the rich Jew?

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