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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through To the Reader, pp. 135-136, Competitors, pp. 136-143 , The Happiest Man in Kodny, pp. 143-152.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who suggests Podhotzur as a spouse for Beilke?
(a) The matchmaker Efrayim.
(b) Motl does, as he is a client of his.
(c) Podhotzur approaches Tevye himself.
(d) Golde does just before she dies.

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

4. Why does Tevye end up staying in Russia instead of going to the Holy Land?
(a) He receives a note from Beilke asking him not to go.
(b) He becomes to sick to board the ship.
(c) He finds he does not have paper needed to travel abroad.
(d) Motl dies and he stays to help Tsaytl.

5. What do Tevye and Layzar drink during their meeting in Today's Children?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Only water.
(c) Tea.
(d) Brandy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tevye's wagon run into a tree on the way to Yehpuetz in Tevye Blows a Small Fortune?

2. What does Shprintze call Ahronchik?

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

4. Who wrote a letter for the happy man from Kodny to take to the professor?

5. What happens to Tevye the day after his meeting with Layzar that he sees as a bad omen?

(see the answer key)

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