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

2. Once Tevye and Lazar agree to an arranged marriage between Lazar and Tzeitel, what do the men drink to?
(a) To abundance.
(b) Health, wealth, and wisdom.
(c) To life.
(d) Marriage, family, and grandchildren.

3. Tevye's conversation with the constable reveals that _______________.
(a) The split between the Jews and Russians is real.
(b) Nobody in the village can be trusted.
(c) The constable is a wicked man.
(d) The constable doesn't like Tevye at all.

4. In the first act, what blessing does the rabbi give the Tsar?
(a) Abundant tasks to keep him occupied.
(b) Bless him and keep him out of trouble.
(c) Abundant patience and tolerance.
(d) Bless him and keep him away from their village.

5. Why are traditions important to Tevye?
(a) His ancestors came up with them.
(b) God developed them.
(c) They're fun and comfortable.
(d) Everyone knows their role in life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news does the matchmaker deliver to Golde and her daughters regarding the butcher, Lazar Wolf?

2. Tevye claims that without their traditions, the villagers' lives would be ______________.

3. Motel is afraid to talk to Tevye about wanting to marry Tzeitel, claiming that he's only what?

4. As they make preparations for the Sabbath, what does Tzeitel urge Motel to do?

5. As everyone prepares for the Sabbath, what does Tzeitel tell Motel when they are alone?

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