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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Russians join in on the celebratory song and dance between Lazar, Tevye, and other Jews, what is part of the blessing they offer?
(a) May life bring you abundance.
(b) May you have many children.
(c) May we live together in peace.
(d) May all your dreams come true.

2. As everyone sings "Sunrise, Sunset" in the wedding scene, Golde says, "Wasn't it yesterday when they ... :"
(a) Wore diapers.
(b) Played hopscotch.
(c) Made mud cakes.
(d) Were small.

3. Why is one of Tevye's daughters going to Siberia?
(a) Tzeitel is going to ask for financial help from a relative there.
(b) The youngest will be going to school there.
(c) Chava is running away to marry Fyedka.
(d) Perchik has been arrested and Hodel wants to go help him.

4. When Tevye talks to himself about Lazar, wondering whether or not to give permission for the marriage, he says that ______________.
(a) He never really liked Lazar.
(b) This might be Tzeitel's only chance.
(c) Lazar would make an excellent husband.
(d) Tzeitel would be fine with marrying the butcher.

5. Villagers are asking the rabbi and each other about the big news, which is about a new _______________.
(a) Match.
(b) Tsar.
(c) Skirmish.
(d) Arrival.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Tevye's dream, Grandmother Tzeitel calls Motel a _______________.

2. Who stays behind to keep an eye on Motel's shop when he leaves for a few moments?

3. Long after Tzeitel's wedding, upon hearing of big news, the villagers trade _______________.

4. Before Tevye arrives to talk with Lazar, the butcher orders what?

5. As Perchik tries to reason with Hodel, who is very upset, he explains that what happened at her sister's wedding _____________.

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