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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. Where does Lazar say he sees Tzeitel every Thursday?
(a) The produce market.
(b) The bank.
(c) The library.
(d) His butcher shop.

2. What does Golde realize once Tevye finishes relating his nightmare to her?
(a) Tevye made the whole thing up.
(b) Grandmother Tzeitel doesn't know what she's talking about.
(c) Tzeitel marrying Motel is for the best.
(d) Lazar is a terrible man.

3. When addressing the audience at the start of the story, Tevye explains that in his community balance is kept through what?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Law and order.
(c) Tradition.
(d) Hard work.

4. 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) Thank you.
(b) Nice hat.
(c) I'll be right back.
(d) Good Sabbath.

5. When Perchik tells Tevye's family that he's a good teacher, how does Hodel respond?
(a) Expresses doubt.
(b) Says she knows more than he does.
(c) Calls him a con artist.
(d) Asks him to leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Tevye's dream, why is Lazar Wolf's first wife angry?

2. When Tevye talks to himself about Lazar, wondering whether or not to give permission for the marriage, he says that ______________.

3. After Tevye gives Lazar permission to marry his daughter, the men go out into the street drunk. What fact does Lazar point out to Tevye?

4. In the "Tradition" song, what does each son hope about the bride chosen for him?

5. What is Yente's role in the village?

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