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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After teaching Tevye's daughters the story of Laban and Jacob, what does Perchik say is the moral of the story?
(a) Always pay your taxes.
(b) Always look on the bright side of life.
(c) Never trust an employer.
(d) Never turn your back on a competitor.

2. When the Russians join in on the celebratory song and dance between Lazar, Tevye, and other Jews, what is part of the blessing they offer?
(a) May you have many children.
(b) May we live together in peace.
(c) May all your dreams come true.
(d) May life bring you abundance.

3. In the first act, what blessing does the rabbi give the Tsar?
(a) Abundant patience and tolerance.
(b) Bless him and keep him away from their village.
(c) Bless him and keep him out of trouble.
(d) Abundant tasks to keep him occupied.

4. At their wedding, what is placed over Motel and Tzeitel?
(a) Flag.
(b) Pine branches.
(c) Arch.
(d) Canopy.

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

6. What common interest do Chava and Fyedka share?
(a) Reading.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Historical trivia.
(d) Sewing.

7. When Perchik praises Hodel's quick and witty tongue, Tevye says that _____________.
(a) All of his daughters are witty, quick, and wise.
(b) The tongue comes from him and the wit comes from her mother.
(c) Hodel has the quickest, wittiest tongue of anyone in the family.
(d) The wit comes from him and the tongue comes from her mother.

8. Why are traditions important to Tevye?
(a) They're fun and comfortable.
(b) Everyone knows their role in life.
(c) God developed them.
(d) His ancestors came up with them.

9. As everyone prepares for the Sabbath, what does Tzeitel tell Motel when they are alone?
(a) She doesn't like Lazar.
(b) The matchmaker had stopped by.
(c) She doesn't trust Perchik.
(d) They don't have enough food for everyone.

10. After Tevye thanks the constable for the privileged information, what else does he say?
(a) It's too bad the Russians and the Jews can't see eye to eye.
(b) The constable is a good man and it's too bad he's not a Jew.
(c) The Jews will not cause any trouble.
(d) He would appreciate it if the Russians didn't give them any trouble.

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

12. When Perchik finally takes the cheese Tevye offers him, what does Tevye say?
(a) There's always room for a bit of cheese.
(b) It's no crime being poor.
(c) Don't forget to thank God for it.
(d) The villagers can be trusted.

13. When Hodel comments on Perchik's lesson about Laban and Jacob, what does she say?
(a) The story has nothing to do with her sisters.
(b) She never heard that story before.
(c) He doesn't know what he's talking about.
(d) The rabbi would have a different interpretation.

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

15. Tevye explains that in his community, prayer shawls are worn as what?
(a) Show of devotion to God.
(b) Sign of respect for elders.
(c) Symbol of humility.
(d) Protection against the cold.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once Tevye and Lazar agree to an arranged marriage between Lazar and Tzeitel, what do the men drink to?

2. When Grandmother Tzeitel praises Motel as the chosen husband for young Tzeitel, what does Golde say?

3. How does Act 1, Scene 5 end?

4. What does Perchik teach Hodel that he says he learned in Kiev?

5. Chava is reluctant to take the book Fyedka offers her. In the end, she _____________.

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