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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Perchik praises Hodel's quick and witty tongue, Tevye says that _____________.
(a) The tongue comes from him and the wit comes from her mother.
(b) All of his daughters are witty, quick, and wise.
(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.

2. When Tevye tells Golde about his frightening dream, he begins by saying that all the people they knew were _______________.
(a) Packing their belongings.
(b) At a celebration.
(c) Traveling by boat.
(d) At a funeral.

3. What does the spirit of Lazar Wolf's first wife indicate she'll do to Tzeitel?
(a) Drive her out of town.
(b) Haunt her daily.
(c) Drown her.
(d) Choke her.

4. After Yussel steps into Motel's shop to congratulate him and is asked a question by Motel, what does Yussel reply?
(a) He wants to know why Motel would be so rude to him.
(b) He'll gladly lend Motel money.
(c) He has an expensive hat that Lazar Wolf ordered.
(d) He's no good at dispensing advice, particularly about women.

5. When Lazar finally realizes that Tevye thinks he's talking about buying his cow, how does he react?
(a) Laughs and explains he's talking about marrying Tzeitel.
(b) Scolds Tevye for thinking such a thing.
(c) Tells Tevye he can't possibly compare Tzeitel to a cow.
(d) Faints with shock and is resuscitated by the bartender.

Short Answer Questions

1. The wedding of Tzeitel and Motel concludes with ________________.

2. 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?

3. What is Motel's job?

4. When Perchik makes fun of traditions that never change, what does Hodel do?

5. Motel and Tzeitel have been friends since:

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the villagers react to the shocking news the constable brings them?

2. When some of the villagers complain about the news they read and Mordcha ends up cursing the Tsar and the authorities, Perchik comes to the scene and questions them. Summarize that first conversation between Perchik and the villagers.

3. What work arrangement does Perchik make with Tevye?

4. What happens after Tevye gives Lazar permission to marry his daughter?

5. What does Tevye ask of Hodel and of God as his daughter prepares to join Perchik in Siberia?

6. What does Tevye say to the audience as he's thinking through his decision regarding Lazar's request to marry Tzeitel?

7. Describe the conversation between Yente and Tzeitel regarding Perchik's letter.

8. After much drinking and merriment following Tevye's permission to Lazar to marry his daughter, what do these two say to each other about how they'll be related after the wedding?

9. What happens when Chava is left to watch Motel's shop as he steps out for a few moments?

10. Describe the scene as Tzeitel and Motel's wedding begins.

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