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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After Yussel steps into Motel's shop to congratulate him and is asked a question by Motel, what does Yussel reply?
(a) He's no good at dispensing advice, particularly about women.
(b) He'll gladly lend Motel money.
(c) He has an expensive hat that Lazar Wolf ordered.
(d) He wants to know why Motel would be so rude to him.

3. In his conversation with God following the wedding, what else does Tevye mention to God as needing attention?
(a) The roof of his house.
(b) His dilapidated barn.
(c) His horse's leg.
(d) His cow's health.

4. Who steps into Motel's shop when he steps out for a few moments?
(a) The constable.
(b) Russians.
(c) Lazar Wolf.
(d) Perchik.

5. When Perchik states that girls should also learn, how does Mendel react?
(a) He's deeply offended.
(b) He laughs uncontrollably.
(c) He agrees.
(d) He's shocked.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After taking the cheese Tevye offers, what does Perchik say about the rich?

3. In the lesson that Perchik tells Tevye's daughters about Laban and Jacob, what does Laban do?

4. When Perchik wants to know why Hodel is so interested in the rabbi's son, what does she say?

5. When Tevye asks Perchik how he makes money, what does Perchik say?

(see the answer key)

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