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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. Tevye's conversation with the constable reveals that _______________.
(a) Nobody in the village can be trusted.
(b) The split between the Jews and Russians is real.
(c) The constable is a wicked man.
(d) The constable doesn't like Tevye at all.

2. After Tevye says to God, "I know we are the chosen people," what does he ask?
(a) Why God can't choose someone else once in a while.
(b) Why he can't trade jobs with the constable.
(c) Why God won't choose an easier life for him.
(d) Why being chosen carries so much responsibility.

3. When the townspeople Mordcha and Mendel complain toTevye that he forgot their orders for the Sabbath, what does he reply?
(a) They failed to put in their order.
(b) He forgot, and he's sorry.
(c) He had trouble with his horse.
(d) They haven't paid him yet.

4. When Golde and Tevye's daughters sing the "Matchmaker" song, which of the following is NOT part of the lyrics?
(a) Make me a match.
(b) Catch me a catch.
(c) Bring me a dream.
(d) Find me a find.

5. How does Tevye react when he first learns that Lazar is interested in Tzeitel?
(a) He's angry.
(b) He's surprised.
(c) He says Lazar is way too old.
(d) He laughs uncontrollably.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hearing the news of the upcoming marriage, Russians who were sitting and drinking nearby bestow the following words upon Lazar and Tevye:

2. What news does the matchmaker deliver to Golde and her daughters regarding the butcher, Lazar Wolf?

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

4. While Tevye is introducing his family to Perchik, Motel arrives. What does Tevye say about Motel?

5. At the conclusion of Act 1, Scene 1, why are Golde and Tevye's daughters hoping the matchmaker will take her time finding them a match?

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