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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Tevye's dream, why is Lazar Wolf's first wife angry?
(a) Tevye's daughter is marrying her husband.
(b) Lazar doesn't love her anymore.
(c) Everyone says mean things about her.
(d) She was always an angry person.

2. What does Lazar say when he first stands up to talk at Tzeitel and Motel's wedding celebration?
(a) He'll get over his heartbreak eventually.
(b) Motel better watch out.
(c) Her never stood a chance.
(d) He has no ill feelings.

3. When one of her daughters reminds Golde that Tevye works hard, what does Golde say?
(a) The dairy cows do all the work.
(b) She works hardest.
(c) Traditions are more important to him than work.
(d) His horse works harder.

4. At the conclusion of Act 1, Scene 1, why are Golde and Tevye's daughters hoping the matchmaker will take her time finding them a match?
(a) They want to travel and see the world before getting married.
(b) They're scared of getting stuck with a bad husband.
(c) They want to finish school first.
(d) They don't want to leave their parents and sisters.

5. Before Tevye arrives to talk with Lazar, the butcher orders what?
(a) Two glasses and a bottle of brandy.
(b) A cup of coffee and a cup of tea.
(c) Two mugs of hot soup.
(d) Two cups of coffee.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of shop does Motel own?

3. Tevye's conversation with the constable reveals that _______________.

4. When Tevye tells Golde about his frightening dream, he begins by saying that all the people they knew were _______________.

5. After Perchik explains where he came from, what does Mordcha sarcastically ask?

(see the answer key)

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