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

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

3. Why is there a sudden influx in the population of Boiberik in Shprintze?
(a) Many Jews have been forcefully relocated to Boiberik.
(b) Many Jews are moving to Boiberik for economic opportunities.
(c) There is a cholera infestation in Odessa driving people to Boiberik.
(d) Rich Jews are fleeing the city to escape riots and pogroms.

4. Who is Gorky?
(a) An important literary figure.
(b) A revered Rabbi.
(c) The leader of the revolutionary movement.
(d) The current prime minister.

5. 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 its unfair he eats and drinks at the public's expense.
(c) He thinks Yankl steals from the graves.
(d) He thinks it is beneath Yankl's station.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Tevye find Mendl in Yehpuetz?

3. What does the long-haired messenger tell Hodl?

4. According to Tevye, what is a "dog's age ago"?

5. What does Golde suggest that Tevye do in order to get the Priest to allow him to see Chava?

(see the answer key)

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