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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 sings "If I Were A Rich Man," he says that he'd build a house with one staircase going up, one going down, and the third _____________.
(a) Extending into the cellar.
(b) Going sideways.
(c) Extending beyond the roof.
(d) Going nowhere.

2. Lazar tries to convince Tevye to agree to a marriage between him and Tzeitel by explaining that he's well off and ________________.
(a) He has a very big house.
(b) She'll have nice clothes and furniture.
(c) She wouldn't have to clean because he has a housekeeper.
(d) He'll take good care of her.

3. When Tevye and Lazar meet to talk, what does Tevye think they're discussing?
(a) Purchasing Tevye's house.
(b) Buying Tevye's little milk cow.
(c) Going into business together.
(d) Increasing Lazar's milk order.

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

5. When Perchik finally takes the cheese Tevye offers him, what does Tevye say?
(a) It's no crime being poor.
(b) There's always room for a bit of cheese.
(c) The villagers can be trusted.
(d) Don't forget to thank God for it.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tevye finds himself alone with the constable, what does the constable tell him?

2. How does Act 1, Scene 5 end?

3. When Perchik states that girls should also learn, how does Mendel react?

4. After Tevye gives Lazar permission to marry his daughter, the men go out into the street drunk. What fact does Lazar point out to Tevye?

5. After Tevye asks God several "whys" following his conversation with the constable, how does he end his talk with God?

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