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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Some time after the wedding and the ruckus created by Russian soldiers, Tevye sits outside his home, talking to God. What does he start out talking about?
(a) His anger at his daughters.
(b) His blessings.
(c) His anger at the Russians.
(d) His troubles.

2. Who is sitting outside the railroad station, talking together?
(a) Hodel and Tevye.
(b) Motel and Tzeitel.
(c) Hodel and Tzeitel.
(d) Tevye and Motel.

3. Through Tevye's conversation with God, what do we learn about Tzeitel and Motel after their wedding?
(a) They're desperately struggling to get by.
(b) They're happy despite living in poverty.
(c) They're having trouble in their marriage.
(d) Lazar won't leave them alone.

4. Even though Tevye and Golde are leaving their home forever, why is Golde sweeping the floor?
(a) She's looking for a gold medallion she dropped.
(b) It's tradition to sweep before moving.
(c) The activity calms her down.
(d) She doesn't want to leave the house dirty.

5. When Shandel crosses the stage in a rush and a woman asks her where she's running, Shandel replies ________________.
(a) To the marketplace.
(b) To the matchmaker's place.
(c) To Motel's house.
(d) To see Golde.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Lazar Wolf going at the end of the story?

2. When Hodel prepares to marry Perchik, Tevye worries that there will be no one to perform a proper marriage. Hodel assures him that _______________.

3. Why is one of Tevye's daughters going to Siberia?

4. As Tevye pulls his cart, Golde finds him. She is distraught. What does she share with Tevye?

5. What wedding gifts do Tevye and Golde give to the newly married couple, Tzeitel and Motel?

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