1. When the two Russians who were bothering Chava leave, what does Fyedka do?
(a) Reports their behavior to the constable.
(b) Apologizes to Chava.
(c) Wraps a bandage around his hand.
(d) Laughs at Chava.

2. When Tevye and Lazar meet to talk, what does Tevye think they're discussing?
(a) Purchasing Tevye's house.
(b) Going into business together.
(c) Buying Tevye's little milk cow.
(d) Increasing Lazar's milk order.

3. In the conversation Tevye holds with God some time after the wedding, he says that Tzeitel and Motel work very hard and are as poor as what?
(a) Newborn kittens.
(b) Cows without grass.
(c) Birds without a nest.
(d) Squirrels in winter.

4. Perchik tells Hodel that traditions are changing in other places, with boys and girls holding hands and even doing what together?
(a) Studying.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Worshipping.
(d) Working.

5. When Motel tells Tevye that he wants to marry Tzeitel, he explains that a year ago, they _______________.
(a) Were secretly engaged.
(b) Made a pledge to marry each other.
(c) Fell in love with each other.
(d) Decided to marry each other and move to America.

Short Answer Questions

1. Some time after the wedding and the ruckus created by Russian soldiers, Tevye sits outside his home, talking to God. What does he start out talking about?

2. After teaching Tevye's daughters the story of Laban and Jacob, what does Perchik say is the moral of the story?

3. Chava is reluctant to take the book Fyedka offers her. In the end, she _____________.

4. As Tevye sits and talks to God after Tzeitel and Motel are married, what does he request?

5. When Golde finds Perchik teaching her younger daughters, what does she say?

(see the answer key)

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