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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 Tevye first offers Perchik a piece of cheese, why does Perchik decline?
(a) He has no money.
(b) He doesn't want to look greedy.
(c) He just ate.
(d) He doesn't trust Tevye.

2. When Lazar finally realizes that Tevye thinks he's talking about buying his cow, how does he react?
(a) Tells Tevye he can't possibly compare Tzeitel to a cow.
(b) Faints with shock and is resuscitated by the bartender.
(c) Scolds Tevye for thinking such a thing.
(d) Laughs and explains he's talking about marrying Tzeitel.

3. After Tevye asks God several "whys" following his conversation with the constable, how does he end his talk with God?
(a) Asks for protection for his family.
(b) Asks that Tzeitel will be happy with her husband.
(c) Gives thanks for his family.
(d) Gives thanks for a husband for Tzeitel.

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?
(a) Good Sabbath.
(b) I'll be right back.
(c) Thank you.
(d) Nice hat.

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 has a very big house.
(d) He'll take good care of her.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the Sabbath, where does Tevye go to meet Lazar in order to talk to him?

2. What is Yente's role in the village?

3. Motel is afraid to talk to Tevye about wanting to marry Tzeitel, claiming that he's only what?

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

5. What is Motel's job?

(see the answer key)

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