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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Golde tell Tevye about Lazar Wolf as Tevye tries to pray?
(a) He will stop by soon.
(b) He would be a good match for one of their daughters.
(c) He wants to marry one of their daughters.
(d) He wants to talk to him.

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

3. Who is Fruma Sarah to Lazar Wolf?
(a) First wife.
(b) Daughter.
(c) Sister.
(d) Mother.

4. After Tevye gives Lazar permission to marry his daughter, the men go out into the street drunk. What fact does Lazar point out to Tevye?
(a) The Russians were rarely that cordial to them.
(b) Tevye will be Lazar's papa.
(c) Tzeitel will be the first of Tevye's daughters to marry.
(d) Both men are the same age.

5. 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 finish school first.
(b) They're scared of getting stuck with a bad husband.
(c) They don't want to leave their parents and sisters.
(d) They want to travel and see the world before getting married.

6. Tevye's conversation with the constable reveals that _______________.
(a) The constable doesn't like Tevye at all.
(b) Nobody in the village can be trusted.
(c) The constable is a wicked man.
(d) The split between the Jews and Russians is real.

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

8. When Golde and Tevye's daughters sing the "Matchmaker" song, which of the following is NOT part of the lyrics?
(a) Find me a find.
(b) Catch me a catch.
(c) Make me a match.
(d) Bring me a dream.

9. After Perchik explains where he came from, what does Mordcha sarcastically ask?
(a) Why he doesn't try to overthrow the Tsar.
(b) If that is where he learned to criticize elders.
(c) If everyone there is such a know it all.
(d) Why he doesn't just go back there.

10. Where does Lazar say he sees Tzeitel every Thursday?
(a) The produce market.
(b) The bank.
(c) The library.
(d) His butcher shop.

11. Why does Tevye wake up in the middle of the night asking where Fruma Sarah is?
(a) He's worried she's been kidnapped.
(b) He believes she's still alive.
(c) He's drunk and confused.
(d) He supposedly dreamt about her.

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

13. When Golde asks her daughter Chava if she has finished milking the cows, what does Chava accidentally drop?
(a) A Milk jug.
(b) A Book.
(c) A Candle.
(d) A Love letter.

14. How does Golde react to the news the matchmaker delivers regarding the butcher?
(a) She asks the matchmaker to leave.
(b) She faints.
(c) She's pleased.
(d) She's horrified.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Golde asks Tevye where his horse is, what does Tevye reply?

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

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

5. When addressing the audience at the start of the story, Tevye explains that in his community balance is kept through what?

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