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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chava, pp. 69-82, Shprintze, pp. 82-97.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many times does Tevye count his money before he gives it to Mendl?
(a) Twice.
(b) Three times.
(c) Once.
(d) Seven Times.

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

3. What happens to Tevye the day after his meeting with Layzar that he sees as a bad omen?
(a) He gets the stomach flu.
(b) He injures his hand.
(c) His cow dies.
(d) His cart overturns.

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

5. When Tevye returns from his meeting with Layzar, how does Golde initially react?
(a) She ignores Tevye as she is busy cooking.
(b) She asleep when he gets home and won't wake to hear his news.
(c) She is angry at him for being drunk.
(d) She is excited about that Tevye has become friends with Layzar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question about Mendle does Tevye ask Golde after he leaves their home?

2. Who is Gorky?

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

4. When Tevye meets the two women in the forest, which is not one of the things he offers to sell them?

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

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