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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. Who does Golde have a dream about in Tevye Strikes It Rich that foreshadowed the milk cow Tevye was to receive?
(a) Her Aunt Chaika.
(b) The Rabbi.
(c) Her Grandmother Tsaytl.
(d) Her brother Kivke.

2. How does Tevye find Mendl in Yehpuetz?
(a) He goes to Mendl's mother-in-law and find him there.
(b) He asks around get is told his whereabouts.
(c) He waits at Mendl's favorite bar until he arrives.
(d) He runs into him by chance at the market.

3. After losing his fortune, what is Tevye's hope for the future?
(a) He has no hope to ever become wealthy.
(b) He still hopes for better times and to become rich.
(c) He hopes to have his fund reinstated and continue in his exact station.
(d) He completely foreswares money and doesn't think about it anymore.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Tevye blame primarily for the loss of his small fortune?

2. How many times does Tevye count his money before he gives it to Mendl?

3. What is the profession of Motl Komzoyl, who Tsaytl want to marry?

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

5. How is Tevye related to Menachem Mendl?

(see the answer key)

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