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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. Before coming to the village, Perchik was a university student where?
(a) Kazan.
(b) Krakow.
(c) Kaunas.
(d) Kiev.
2. Tevye explains that in his community, prayer shawls are worn as what?
(a) Protection against the cold.
(b) Sign of respect for elders.
(c) Show of devotion to God.
(d) Symbol of humility.
3. Who stays behind to keep an eye on Motel's shop when he leaves for a few moments?
(a) Chava.
(b) Tzeitel.
(c) Hodel.
(d) Tevye.
4. Despite how the villagers feel about Motel and Tzeitel's upcoming wedding, what do they say to Motel?
(a) Be prosperous and fruitful.
(b) Mazeltov.
(c) Good luck.
(d) How could you?
5. When Tevye talks to himself about Lazar, wondering whether or not to give permission for the marriage, he says that ______________.
(a) Tzeitel would be fine with marrying the butcher.
(b) He never really liked Lazar.
(c) Lazar would make an excellent husband.
(d) This might be Tzeitel's only chance.
Short Answer Questions
1. When Motel manages to get Tevye's attention right before everyone has dinner, he wants to talk about Tzeitel but all he is able to say is what?
2. Tevye tells Lazar that he always wanted a son but _______________.
3. After taking the cheese Tevye offers, what does Perchik say about the rich?
4. At Motel and Tzeitel's wedding, who wonders if they'll be married one day?
5. In the "Tradition" song, what does each son hope about the bride chosen for him?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Tevye say to the audience as he's thinking through his decision regarding Lazar's request to marry Tzeitel?
2. What does Tevye ask God to help Tzeitel and Motel with?
3. Several months after Hodel leaves for Siberia, the villagers are running around excited about a "new arrival." Describe this scene.
4. What is the mood at Tevye and Golde's house as everyone prepares for the Sabbath?
5. Why is Hodel upset that Perchik is leaving for Kiev?
6. Summarize the conversation between Chava and Fyedka inside Motel's shop.
7. Summarize the story Perchik tells Tevye's youngest daughters while they peel potatoes.
8. How do Tevye and Lazar react once they realize they've been talking about two completely different matters?
9. How does the wedding ceremony end?
10. How does Tevye react to Golde telling him that Lazar Wolf wants to talk to him?
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