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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. What request does Tevye make from Pan Sholem Aleichem at the end of Tevye Strikes It Rich?
(a) He asks not to be included in one of his books.
(b) He asks for Pan Sholem to send news of his health.
(c) He asks for his story to be shared with his wife.
(d) He asks for Pan Sholem to bring him a gift.

2. According to Tevye, what is a "dog's age ago"?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 9-10 years.
(c) 10-15 years.
(d) 20 years.

3. What gift does the old woman offer to Tevye for bring her back to the dacha?
(a) A goat.
(b) A milk cow.
(c) A new coat.
(d) 18 rubles.

4. Why does Tevye think that Yankl should be fired as sexton of the Burial Society?
(a) He thinks its unfair he eats and drinks at the public's expense.
(b) He thinks a humbler man should have the job.
(c) He thinks it is beneath Yankl's station.
(d) He thinks Yankl steals from the graves.

5. Who does Tevye sell his house to?
(a) Ivan Paparilo.
(b) Mendel Beilis.
(c) Chava and Chevdka.
(d) He is unable to sell his house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What service does Peppercorn give to Tevye in exchange for a hot meal?

2. How many rubles does Tevye come home with, after saving the two women from the forest?

3. Why do Beilke and Podhotzur leave for America?

4. What is Peppercorn studying for?

5. How was Chvedka educated?

(see the answer key)

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