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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the "Tradition" song, each daughter is prepared to marry ____________.
(a) Whoever the matchmaker chooses.
(b) By the age of twenty.
(c) The man of her choice.
(d) Whoever Papa picks.

2. Who steps into Motel's shop when he steps out for a few moments?
(a) The constable.
(b) Russians.
(c) Lazar Wolf.
(d) Perchik.

3. Motel and Tzeitel have been friends since:
(a) The fourth grade.
(b) Motel moved next door.
(c) Tzeitel saved Motel's life.
(d) They were babies.

4. At the wedding of Tzeitel and Motel, where do the men and women go?
(a) Everyone mingles.
(b) Women in the front, men in the back.
(c) Men on one side, women on the other side.
(d) Women with the children, men with the elders.

5. Who stays behind to keep an eye on Motel's shop when he leaves for a few moments?
(a) Chava.
(b) Tzeitel.
(c) Tevye.
(d) Hodel.

6. 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) Going sideways.
(b) Going nowhere.
(c) Extending into the cellar.
(d) Extending beyond the roof.

7. When Perchik tells Tevye's family that he's a good teacher, how does Hodel respond?
(a) Says she knows more than he does.
(b) Calls him a con artist.
(c) Expresses doubt.
(d) Asks him to leave.

8. When Tzeitel and Motel talk while they prepare for the Sabbath, what does Motel tell Tzeitel that he plans to purchase?
(a) Milking cow.
(b) Sewing machine.
(c) Small farm.
(d) Typewriter.

9. When Chava and Fyedka find themselves alone, what does Fyedka say to her?
(a) He'd like to take her to the dance.
(b) She needs to be more careful.
(c) He's seen her at the bookseller's.
(d) She must never talk to Sasha again.

10. Where does Tevye live?
(a) Prison camp.
(b) Large city.
(c) Small village.
(d) Religious commune.

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

12. When Tevye tries to correct Grandmother Tzeitel on behalf of Golde, what does the grandmother say?
(a) Lazar is a good for nothing drunkard.
(b) She knows Lazar Wolf would be a terrible husband.
(c) She's certain her granddaughter is supposed to marry Motel.
(d) A young woman should be able to choose who she marries.

13. Which of the following is NOT one of Tevye's daughters?
(a) Tzeitel.
(b) Yentell.
(c) Hodel.
(d) Bielke.

14. In the wedding scene, Tzeitel enters in her bridal clothes, followed by _________________.
(a) Her mother, father, sisters, and other relatives.
(b) Only the women of the village.
(c) Twelve bridesmaids.
(d) The rabbi and his family.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Lazar tries to convince Tevye to agree to a marriage between him and Tzeitel by explaining that he's well off and ________________.

2. After taking the cheese Tevye offers, what does Perchik say about the rich?

3. After Golde talks to Tevye about Lazar Wolf, what does Tevye agree to do?

4. How does Golde react to the news the matchmaker delivers regarding the butcher?

5. When Tevye and Lazar meet to talk, what does Tevye think they're discussing?

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