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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tevye claims that without their traditions, the villagers' lives would be ______________.
(a) As empty as a drained milk jug.
(b) As cold as a Siberian winter.
(c) As lonely as a frightened fiddler.
(d) As shaky as a fiddler on the roof.

2. When Yussel steps into Motel's shop to congratulate him for the upcoming wedding, what does Motel ask him?
(a) To lend him money.
(b) For advice.
(c) To please leave.
(d) For a wedding hat.

3. Before coming to the village, Perchik was a university student where?
(a) Kaunas.
(b) Krakow.
(c) Kiev.
(d) Kazan.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the "Tradition" song, each daughter is prepared to marry ____________.

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

3. In the first act, what blessing does the rabbi give the Tsar?

4. How does Tevye react when he first learns that Lazar is interested in Tzeitel?

5. What is Motel's job?

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