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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lazar finally realizes that Tevye thinks he's talking about buying his cow, how does he react?

2. When Tevye tells Golde about his frightening dream, he begins by saying that all the people they knew were _______________.

3. Where does Tevye live?

4. What is Motel's job?

5. Where does Lazar say he sees Tzeitel every Thursday?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize the conversation Perchik and Hodel have regarding changing traditions.

2. Near the end of the story, what does the constable tell Tevye and the other villagers?

3. Once the constable leaves after telling Tevye there will be some mild roughhousing by Russian soldiers coming up soon, what does Tevye say to God?

4. As Perchik and Hodel watch the wedding of Tzeitel and Motel unfold, what do they wonder aloud?

5. As Yente, the matchmaker, makes her way to Golde's house while the family prepares for the Sabbath, why does Tzeitel complain?

6. Why does an argument break out during Motel and Tzeitel's wedding reception?

7. What work arrangement does Perchik make with Tevye?

8. List some of the rumors Yente spreads after reading the letter Perchik sent Hodel.

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

10. How does Tevye respond to the news the constable gives him right after he agrees to Lazar marrying Tzeitel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does humor ease the hardships the villagers experience on a daily basis? Write a detailed analysis using at least three examples.

Essay Topic 2

Select one character that goes through a major transformation from the beginning of the story to the conclusion.

1. How does he or she transform?

2. Does this transformation have greater ramifications in the village?

3. Is this individual a better person in the end because of the transformation? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Tevye tries to strictly adhere to tradition, but often his heart wins out, resulting in a compromise with tradition.

1. Describe the internal turmoil Tevye feels as he is pulled in opposite directions by tradition and by his heartstrings.

2. Cite examples where he reaches a compromise. How does he manage to follow his heart while keeping his honor?

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