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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. After the Sabbath, where does Tevye go to meet Lazar in order to talk to him?
(a) An expensive restaurant.
(b) The inn.
(c) The general store.
(d) The market.

2. Who is sitting outside the railroad station, talking together?
(a) Hodel and Tevye.
(b) Hodel and Tzeitel.
(c) Tevye and Motel.
(d) Motel and Tzeitel.

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?
(a) May we live together in peace.
(b) May all your dreams come true.
(c) May life bring you abundance.
(d) May you have many children.

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

5. Lazar tries to convince Tevye to agree to a marriage between him and Tzeitel by explaining that he's well off and ________________.
(a) She'll have nice clothes and furniture.
(b) She wouldn't have to clean because he has a housekeeper.
(c) He'll take good care of her.
(d) He has a very big house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hearing the news of the upcoming marriage, Russians who were sitting and drinking nearby bestow the following words upon Lazar and Tevye:

2. When Lazar finally realizes that Tevye thinks he's talking about buying his cow, how does he react?

3. 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 _____________.

4. At Motel and Tzeitel's wedding, who wonders if they'll be married one day?

5. Why is one of Tevye's daughters going to Siberia?

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