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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As guests enter during the wedding scene, what do they do?
(a) Drop rose petals.
(b) Yell "Mazeltov."
(c) Kneel and pray.
(d) Light candles.

2. Once Tevye and Lazar agree to an arranged marriage between Lazar and Tzeitel, what do the men drink to?
(a) To abundance.
(b) Marriage, family, and grandchildren.
(c) To life.
(d) Health, wealth, and wisdom.

3. How does Tevye react when he first learns that Lazar is interested in Tzeitel?
(a) He's surprised.
(b) He says Lazar is way too old.
(c) He laughs uncontrollably.
(d) He's angry.

4. As villagers sing "Sunrise, Sunset," Tevye asks, "Is this the little girl I carried? Is this the ... :"
(a) Little boy at play.
(b) Same child I knew.
(c) Neighbor kid she knew.
(d) Child who once tarried.

5. At the wedding of Tzeitel and Motel, where do the men and women go?
(a) Women in the front, men in the back.
(b) Women with the children, men with the elders.
(c) Men on one side, women on the other side.
(d) Everyone mingles.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the pair sits together at the railroad station ________________.

2. When Hodel prepares to marry Perchik, Tevye worries that there will be no one to perform a proper marriage. Hodel assures him that _______________.

3. At their wedding, what does Motel place over Tzeitel's head?

4. When the Russians join in on the celebratory song and dance between Lazar, Tevye, and other Jews, what is part of the blessing they offer?

5. As everyone sings "Sunrise, Sunset" in the wedding scene, Golde says, "Wasn't it yesterday when they ... :"

(see the answer key)

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