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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the constable leaves after his private conversation with Tevye, what does Tevye ask God?
(a) Where he should take his family to live in peace.
(b) Why he got such news that day, of all days.
(c) Why the Russians won't leave them alone.
(d) Why he can never win.

2. How does Act 1, Scene 5 end?
(a) Tevye collapses and falls asleep.
(b) Golde yells at Tevye.
(c) Tevye dances off with the fiddler.
(d) Tevye gives Golde a kiss.

3. Where does Lazar say he sees Tzeitel every Thursday?
(a) The bank.
(b) His butcher shop.
(c) The library.
(d) The produce market.

4. Which of the following is NOT one of Tevye's daughters?
(a) Hodel.
(b) Tzeitel.
(c) Yentell.
(d) Bielke.

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 wouldn't have to clean because he has a housekeeper.
(b) She'll have nice clothes and furniture.
(c) He'll take good care of her.
(d) He has a very big house.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Golde react to the news the matchmaker delivers regarding the butcher?

2. Motel and Tzeitel have been friends since:

3. Why does the constable give Tevye confidential information?

4. When Motel manages to get Tevye's attention right before everyone has dinner, he wants to talk about Tzeitel but all he is able to say is what?

5. After Tevye's celebratory mood is changed by the sobering conversation with the constable, what does the fiddler's appearance represent?

(see the answer key)

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