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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Baranovich Station, pp. 152-163, Eighteen from Pereshchepena, pp. 163-166.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Kivke sentenced to run the gauntlet?
(a) For arguing religion.
(b) For stealing vodka.
(c) For trying to escape the draft.
(d) For failing to pay his head tax.

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

3. How does Reb Nissl help Kivke avoid running the gauntlet?
(a) He arranges to have him declared dead.
(b) He gets him pardoned with the governor.
(c) He bribes officials to let him off with a three ruble fine.
(d) He finds a man willing to switch places with Kivke.

4. What is the name of the happy man from Kodny?
(a) Shimon.
(b) Chevka.
(c) Alter.
(d) Pedka.

5. What is the name of the coachman who took Kivke to Germany?
(a) Victor.
(b) Yentke.
(c) Petre.
(d) Shimon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Beilke and Podhotzur leave for America?

2. Where does Tevye find his horse after he has eaten dinner at the rich man's dacha?

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

4. What service does Peppercorn give to Tevye in exchange for a hot meal?

5. After losing his fortune, what is Tevye's hope for the future?

(see the answer key)

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