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

2. What is Yente's role in the village?
(a) Matchmaker.
(b) Peacemaker.
(c) Seamstress.
(d) Waitress.

3. Lazar tries to convince Tevye to agree to a marriage between him and Tzeitel by explaining that he's well off and ________________.
(a) She'll have nice clothes and furniture.
(b) She wouldn't have to clean because he has a housekeeper.
(c) He'll take good care of her.
(d) He has a very big house.

4. Tevye tells Lazar that he always wanted a son but _______________.
(a) Never expected such a rich one.
(b) They're more like brothers.
(c) Never even considered the butcher.
(d) One a little younger than himself.

5. Who helps the elderly rabbi to the table?
(a) Perchik.
(b) Mendel.
(c) Chava.
(d) Fyedka.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Golde asks her daughter Chava if she has finished milking the cows, what does Chava accidentally drop?

2. How do the villagers feel about the news that Tzeitel will be marrying Motel instead of Lazar?

3. At the start of Act 1, Scene 2, Tevye enters pulling a cart. He addresses God, asking what?

4. Why is everyone shocked when, at Tzeitel's wedding reception, Perchik asks Hodel to dance with him?

5. When one of her daughters reminds Golde that Tevye works hard, what does Golde say?

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