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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. How was Chvedka educated?
(a) He is self-taught.
(b) He was educated abroad in Germany.
(c) He had private tutors growing up.
(d) He attending a University in Odessa.

2. What do Tevye and his wife decide to buy with their reward from the rich Jew?
(a) A horse.
(b) A milk cow.
(c) A new wagon.
(d) A plot of land.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the happy man from Kodny?

2. How does Beilke react when Tevye tells her that he is leaving for Palestine?

3. What is the name of Borodenko's village?

4. How does Beilke feel about Podhotzur before their marriage?

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

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