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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Tevye sings "If I Were A Rich Man," he says that he'd build a house with one staircase going up, one going down, and the third _____________.
(a) Extending beyond the roof.
(b) Going sideways.
(c) Extending into the cellar.
(d) Going nowhere.

2. When Golde asks Tevye where his horse is, what does Tevye reply?
(a) He's at the blacksmith's.
(b) He's at the veterinarian's.
(c) He ran away.
(d) He was stolen.

3. Why does the matchmaker feel that the shoemaker's daughter, who has poor eyesight, is a good match for a particular young man?
(a) He can't hear well.
(b) He's not much to look at.
(c) He's twice her age.
(d) He can afford to buy her glasses.

4. When Perchik states that girls should also learn, how does Mendel react?
(a) He laughs uncontrollably.
(b) He's deeply offended.
(c) He agrees.
(d) He's shocked.

5. As Tevye sits and talks to God after Tzeitel and Motel are married, what does he request?
(a) Peace in their village.
(b) A sewing machine for Motel.
(c) A wife for Lazar.
(d) A grandchild.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does the matchmaker have?

2. At their wedding, what is placed over Motel and Tzeitel?

3. What is Motel's job?

4. Through Tevye's conversation with God, what do we learn about Tzeitel and Motel after their wedding?

5. Despite how the villagers feel about Motel and Tzeitel's upcoming wedding, what do they say to Motel?

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