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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tevye claims that without their traditions, the villagers' lives would be ______________.
(a) As empty as a drained milk jug.
(b) As shaky as a fiddler on the roof.
(c) As cold as a Siberian winter.
(d) As lonely as a frightened fiddler.

2. In the "Tradition" song, what does each son hope about the bride chosen for him?
(a) She's pretty.
(b) She's smart.
(c) She cooks well.
(d) She sings nicely.

3. How does Tzeitel react when she learns she is to wed Lazar Wolf?
(a) She shouts in anger and frustration.
(b) She cries and says she can't marry him.
(c) She runs away in tears.
(d) She screams and faints.

4. 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?
(a) They're scared of getting stuck with a bad husband.
(b) They want to finish school first.
(c) They don't want to leave their parents and sisters.
(d) They want to travel and see the world before getting married.

5. When Perchik states that girls should also learn, how does Mendel react?
(a) He laughs uncontrollably.
(b) He's shocked.
(c) He agrees.
(d) He's deeply offended.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Golde talks to Tevye about Lazar Wolf, what does Tevye agree to do?

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

3. How does Tevye react when he first learns that Lazar is interested in Tzeitel?

4. How does Act 1, Scene 5 end?

5. Tevye convinces himself that by marrying Lazar, Tzeitel will never know what?

(see the answer key)

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