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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. After the Sabbath, where does Tevye go to meet Lazar in order to talk to him?
(a) The inn.
(b) An expensive restaurant.
(c) The general store.
(d) The market.

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

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

4. 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 he can never win.
(d) Why the Russians won't leave them alone.

5. After Golde talks to Tevye about Lazar Wolf, what does Tevye agree to do?
(a) Invite him to dinner.
(b) Talk to him after the Sabbath.
(c) Ask Lazar what he thinks of the eldest daughter.
(d) Offer one of his daughters for marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. The village matchmaker, who has been a widow for a long time, claims that a bad husband:

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

3. When Lazar finally realizes that Tevye thinks he's talking about buying his cow, how does he react?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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