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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 one of her daughters reminds Golde that Tevye works hard, what does Golde say?
(a) Traditions are more important to him than work.
(b) She works hardest.
(c) The dairy cows do all the work.
(d) His horse works harder.

2. The village matchmaker, who has been a widow for a long time, claims that a bad husband:
(a) Is better than no husband.
(b) Doesn't exist.
(c) Should be thrown in prison.
(d) Is no good for anyone.

3. Motel is afraid to talk to Tevye about wanting to marry Tzeitel, claiming that he's only what?
(a) A poor tailor.
(b) A humble farmer.
(c) A plain young man.
(d) An aspiring writer.

4. When Tevye asks Perchik how he makes money, what does Perchik say?
(a) He runs errands.
(b) He repairs roofs.
(c) He's a tutor.
(d) He's an actor.

5. How does Golde react to the news the matchmaker delivers regarding the butcher?
(a) She faints.
(b) She's pleased.
(c) She's horrified.
(d) She asks the matchmaker to leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Tevye thanks the constable for the privileged information, what else does he say?

2. When Tzeitel and Motel talk while they prepare for the Sabbath, what does Motel tell Tzeitel that he plans to purchase?

3. When the townspeople Mordcha and Mendel complain toTevye that he forgot their orders for the Sabbath, what does he reply?

4. When Golde asks Tevye where his horse is, what does Tevye reply?

5. Motel and Tzeitel have been friends since:

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