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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hodel tells Tevye that Perchik is in trouble but through no fault of his own. When Tevye expresses doubt, Hodel reminds him about the stories of _____________.
(a) Jacob and Rachel.
(b) Abraham and Moses.
(c) David and Bathsheba.
(d) Daniel and the lion's den.

2. In his conversation with God following the wedding, what else does Tevye mention to God as needing attention?
(a) The roof of his house.
(b) His cow's health.
(c) His dilapidated barn.
(d) His horse's leg.

3. As the pair sits together at the railroad station ________________.
(a) Tzeitel cries and asks why Motel must leave.
(b) Hodel and Tzeitel wish each other good luck in life.
(c) Hodel tells Tevye he doesn't have to wait with her.
(d) Tevye tells Motel to come back to Tzeitel soon.

4. When the rabbi arrives at Motel's shop where practically the entire village is gathered, everyone asks him if there is a blessing for what?
(a) A new dress.
(b) A flower shop.
(c) A colorful baby blanket.
(d) A sewing machine.

5. When Tevye reluctantly lets Hodel leave, he asks God to see that she ______________.
(a) Doesn't make a mistake.
(b) Comes back soon.
(c) Dresses warm.
(d) Doesn't starve.

6. When everyone talks about big news, the audience is led to believe that Tzeitel and Motel _______________.
(a) Set up a flower stand.
(b) Received a fortune from a rich uncle.
(c) Have separated.
(d) Just had a baby.

7. Why is one of Tevye's daughters going to Siberia?
(a) Perchik has been arrested and Hodel wants to go help him.
(b) Chava is running away to marry Fyedka.
(c) The youngest will be going to school there.
(d) Tzeitel is going to ask for financial help from a relative there.

8. Golde tells Tevye that in her search for Chava, she went to talk to the priest. What did the priest tell her?
(a) He didn't know anything.
(b) Chava and Fyedka were married.
(c) Chava is pregnant and frightened.
(d) He swore he would not reveal Chava's whereabouts.

9. When Hodel prepares to marry Perchik, Tevye worries that there will be no one to perform a proper marriage. Hodel assures him that _______________.
(a) Perchik has everything already arranged.
(b) They'll marry under a canopy, according to tradition.
(c) They'll find the best rabbi in town.
(d) They'll invite him to the wedding.

10. When the villagers are gathered at his shop, why does Motel hold up two different pieces of cloth that have been sewn together?
(a) To show that he's tried out the newly arrived sewing machine.
(b) It's the beginning of the blanket he's sewing for his baby.
(c) To show the new dress he's making for Tzeitel.
(d) So everyone can see the start of the banner for the new flower shop.

11. What does Lazar say when he first stands up to talk at Tzeitel and Motel's wedding celebration?
(a) Motel better watch out.
(b) Her never stood a chance.
(c) He has no ill feelings.
(d) He'll get over his heartbreak eventually.

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

13. Villagers are asking the rabbi and each other about the big news, which is about a new _______________.
(a) Skirmish.
(b) Match.
(c) Arrival.
(d) Tsar.

14. Before Perchik proposes to Hodel, he says that marriage must be founded on ______________.
(a) Mutual beliefs.
(b) Love and devotion.
(c) Trust.
(d) Friendship.

15. Fyedka comes to Motel's shop, picks up a shirt, and offers congratulations. When he leaves the shop, who discreetly follows Fyedka?
(a) Tzeitel.
(b) Chava.
(c) Golde.
(d) Motel.

Short Answer Questions

1. The boys that the matchmaker brings Golde for her youngest daughters _______________.

2. When the matchmaker brings Golde a couple of teen boys for her youngest daughters, what does Golde say?

3. After Tevye's talk with Chava regarding Fyedka, the audience finds Tevye talking with God and pulling his cart. Why isn't his horse pulling it?

4. As the villagers ask Tevye if he's seen the constable and then share with him rumors they've heard, the constable walks in and tells everyone what?

5. As Yente and other women of the village gossip, the story keeps changing. By the end of their gossiping, everyone mistakenly thinks that who has been arrested?

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