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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. Despite how the villagers feel about Motel and Tzeitel's upcoming wedding, what do they say to Motel?
(a) How could you?
(b) Be prosperous and fruitful.
(c) Good luck.
(d) Mazeltov.

2. After Tevye thanks the constable for the privileged information, what else does he say?
(a) He would appreciate it if the Russians didn't give them any trouble.
(b) The constable is a good man and it's too bad he's not a Jew.
(c) The Jews will not cause any trouble.
(d) It's too bad the Russians and the Jews can't see eye to eye.

3. When Tevye and Lazar meet to talk, what does Tevye think they're discussing?
(a) Purchasing Tevye's house.
(b) Going into business together.
(c) Buying Tevye's little milk cow.
(d) Increasing Lazar's milk order.

4. What does Perchik teach Hodel that he says he learned in Kiev?
(a) A poem.
(b) A song.
(c) A prayer.
(d) A dance.

5. Who is Fruma Sarah to Lazar Wolf?
(a) Sister.
(b) Daughter.
(c) First wife.
(d) Mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Perchik tells Tevye's family that he's a good teacher, how does Hodel respond?

2. Why does Tevye wake up in the middle of the night asking where Fruma Sarah is?

3. Motel and Tzeitel have been friends since:

4. Once Tevye and Lazar agree to an arranged marriage between Lazar and Tzeitel, what do the men drink to?

5. When Grandmother Tzeitel praises Motel as the chosen husband for young Tzeitel, what does Golde say?

(see the answer key)

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