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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 Perchik praises Hodel's quick and witty tongue, Tevye says that _____________.
(a) Hodel has the quickest, wittiest tongue of anyone in the family.
(b) The wit comes from him and the tongue comes from her mother.
(c) All of his daughters are witty, quick, and wise.
(d) The tongue comes from him and the wit comes from her mother.

2. When Perchik tells Tevye's family that he's a good teacher, how does Hodel respond?
(a) Asks him to leave.
(b) Expresses doubt.
(c) Calls him a con artist.
(d) Says she knows more than he does.

3. Motel and Tzeitel have been friends since:
(a) Tzeitel saved Motel's life.
(b) They were babies.
(c) Motel moved next door.
(d) The fourth grade.

4. After Perchik explains where he came from, what does Mordcha sarcastically ask?
(a) Why he doesn't try to overthrow the Tsar.
(b) If everyone there is such a know it all.
(c) Why he doesn't just go back there.
(d) If that is where he learned to criticize elders.

5. How does Act 1, Scene 5 end?
(a) Golde yells at Tevye.
(b) Tevye dances off with the fiddler.
(c) Tevye gives Golde a kiss.
(d) Tevye collapses and falls asleep.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Tevye talks to himself about Lazar, wondering whether or not to give permission for the marriage, he says that ______________.

3. When Golde and Tevye's daughters sing the "Matchmaker" song, which of the following is NOT part of the lyrics?

4. How does Golde react to the news the matchmaker delivers regarding the butcher?

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

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