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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. When Lazar finally realizes that Tevye thinks he's talking about buying his cow, how does he react?
(a) Scolds Tevye for thinking such a thing.
(b) Tells Tevye he can't possibly compare Tzeitel to a cow.
(c) Laughs and explains he's talking about marrying Tzeitel.
(d) Faints with shock and is resuscitated by the bartender.

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

3. At their wedding, where do Tzeitel and Motel stand relative to other people?
(a) Back.
(b) High up on a platform.
(c) Center.
(d) Left side.

4. Hodel tells Tevye that Perchik is in trouble but through no fault of his own. When Tevye expresses doubt, Hodel reminds him about the stories of _____________.
(a) Abraham and Moses.
(b) David and Bathsheba.
(c) Daniel and the lion's den.
(d) Jacob and Rachel.

5. At their wedding, what is placed over Motel and Tzeitel?
(a) Arch.
(b) Pine branches.
(c) Canopy.
(d) Flag.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is sitting outside the railroad station, talking together?

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. 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?

4. As the wedding ceremony progresses, the women of the village sing, "One season following another, Laden with ...:"

5. Tevye convinces himself that by marrying Lazar, Tzeitel will never know what?

(see the answer key)

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