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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Motel manages to get Tevye's attention right before everyone has dinner, he wants to talk about Tzeitel but all he is able to say is what?
(a) I'll be right back.
(b) Good Sabbath.
(c) Nice hat.
(d) Thank you.

2. According to the "Tradition" song, what are the "Mamas" expected to do?
(a) Teach sons to pray.
(b) Feed the husband and wash clothes.
(c) Raise the family and run the home.
(d) Teach daughters to read.

3. Perchik tells Hodel that traditions are changing in other places, with boys and girls holding hands and even doing what together?
(a) Studying.
(b) Working.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Worshipping.

4. When Golde asks Tevye where his horse is, what does Tevye reply?
(a) He ran away.
(b) He's at the blacksmith's.
(c) He's at the veterinarian's.
(d) He was stolen.

5. When Lazar finally realizes that Tevye thinks he's talking about buying his cow, how does he react?
(a) Tells Tevye he can't possibly compare Tzeitel to a cow.
(b) Faints with shock and is resuscitated by the bartender.
(c) Scolds Tevye for thinking such a thing.
(d) Laughs and explains he's talking about marrying Tzeitel.

Short Answer Questions

1. The village matchmaker, who has been a widow for a long time, claims that a bad husband:

2. After Tevye thanks the constable for the privileged information, what else does he say?

3. Before coming to the village, Perchik was a university student where?

4. 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?

5. When Golde asks her daughter Chava if she has finished milking the cows, what does Chava accidentally drop?

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