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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. Tevye explains that in his community, prayer shawls are worn as what?
(a) Show of devotion to God.
(b) Symbol of humility.
(c) Sign of respect for elders.
(d) Protection against the cold.

2. How does Tevye react when he first learns that Lazar is interested in Tzeitel?
(a) He's angry.
(b) He laughs uncontrollably.
(c) He says Lazar is way too old.
(d) He's surprised.

3. When the constable leaves after his private conversation with Tevye, what does Tevye ask God?
(a) Why he can never win.
(b) Where he should take his family to live in peace.
(c) Why the Russians won't leave them alone.
(d) Why he got such news that day, of all days.

4. As they make preparations for the Sabbath, what does Tzeitel urge Motel to do?
(a) Find out who Perchik really is.
(b) Bring in extra food from his house.
(c) Talk to Tevye before it's too late.
(d) Distract Lazar so Tevye can't talk to him.

5. After Tevye's celebratory mood is changed by the sobering conversation with the constable, what does the fiddler's appearance represent?
(a) The need to keep dancing and enjoying life.
(b) The desire to do crazy, radical things.
(c) The need to be defiant in the face of danger.
(d) The desire to escape into a fantasy world.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Perchik tells Hodel that traditions are changing in other places, with boys and girls holding hands and even doing what together?

4. Who steps into Motel's shop when he steps out for a few moments?

5. When Yussel steps into Motel's shop to congratulate him for the upcoming wedding, what does Motel ask him?

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