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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. Where does Mendl hide Tevye's money so that no one would steal it from him on his journey?
(a) He puts it in his hat.
(b) He sews it into his breast pocket.
(c) He hides it in his shoe.
(d) He ties it to his belt.

2. What year does Tevye record it as being at the end of Hodl?
(a) 1898.
(b) 1892.
(c) 1904.
(d) 1910.

3. What service does Peppercorn give to Tevye in exchange for a hot meal?
(a) He gives lessons to Tevye's daughters.
(b) He keeps Tevye's books.
(c) He helps Tevye pack his wagon.
(d) He repairs Tevye's roof.

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

5. Who takes care of Tevye after his wife, Golde dies?
(a) His daughter Beilke.
(b) His daughter Tsaytl.
(c) A hired housekeeper.
(d) His cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Tevye's Christian neighbors call him?

2. What do Tevye and Layzar drink during their meeting in Today's Children?

3. What causes the saleswoman to sit down on her basket and cry into her shawl?

4. What is Peppercorn studying for?

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

(see the answer key)

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