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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Today's Children, pp. 35-53, Hodl, pp. 53-69.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the town the two women are trying to get to?
(a) Boiberik.
(b) Yehupetz.
(c) Velamalshin.
(d) Boreykh.

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

3. What is Peppercorn studying for?
(a) University Entrance Exams.
(b) He is studying to become a lawyer.
(c) He is studying to become a doctor.
(d) Civil Servant Exams.

4. What question about Mendle does Tevye ask Golde after he leaves their home?
(a) Tevye asks how old Mendl is.
(b) Tevye asks if Mendl has any children.
(c) Tevye asks is Mendl was popular as a child.
(d) Tevye asks if she knows what Mendl does for a living.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What request does Tevye make from Pan Sholem Aleichem at the end of Tevye Strikes It Rich?

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

3. On what holiday does Hodl tell her father she is going away?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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