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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. Through Tevye's conversation with God, what do we learn about Tzeitel and Motel after their wedding?
(a) They're desperately struggling to get by.
(b) They're happy despite living in poverty.
(c) They're having trouble in their marriage.
(d) Lazar won't leave them alone.

2. In the conversation Tevye holds with God some time after the wedding, he says that Tzeitel and Motel work very hard and are as poor as what?
(a) Squirrels in winter.
(b) Cows without grass.
(c) Newborn kittens.
(d) Birds without a nest.

3. According to the "Tradition" song sung by everyone, what are the "Papas" expected to do?
(a) Mend broken roofs.
(b) Work to keep the peace.
(c) Plant seasonal crops.
(d) Scramble for a living.

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

5. How does Act 1, Scene 5 end?
(a) Tevye dances off with the fiddler.
(b) Tevye gives Golde a kiss.
(c) Tevye collapses and falls asleep.
(d) Golde yells at Tevye.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lazar say he sees Tzeitel every Thursday?

2. Some time after Perchik leaves the village, Yente comes by with a letter she picked up at the post office. It's from Perchik, and it's for ______________.

3. After Yussel steps into Motel's shop to congratulate him and is asked a question by Motel, what does Yussel reply?

4. The wedding of Tzeitel and Motel concludes with ________________.

5. Who helps the elderly rabbi to the table?

(see the answer key)

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