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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 Tevye finds himself alone with the constable, what does the constable tell him?

2. Tevye convinces himself that by marrying Lazar, Tzeitel will never know what?

3. After taking the cheese Tevye offers, what does Perchik say about the rich?

4. Who steps into Motel's shop when he steps out for a few moments?

5. When Yussel steps into Motel's shop to congratulate him for the upcoming wedding, what does Motel ask him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize the story Perchik tells Tevye's youngest daughters while they peel potatoes.

2. After Tevye gives Lazar permission to marry his daughter, the constable appears. Describe what transpires.

3. Why is everyone taken aback when Perchik asks Hodel to dance at the wedding reception?

4. What work arrangement does Perchik make with Tevye?

5. What does Tevye ask God to help Tzeitel and Motel with?

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

7. What is the mood at Tevye and Golde's house as everyone prepares for the Sabbath?

8. Even though the family is poor, why does Golde gladly allow more people to join them for the Sabbath meal?

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

10. How does Tevye respond to the information that Chava married Fyedka?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the fiddler on the roof represent the instability that the Jewish villagers in Anatevka live with on a regular basis?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Motel, Perchik, and Fyedka, the men who marry three of Tevye's daughters.

1. Which one does Tevye seem to favor? Why?

2. What lessons does Tevye learn, directly or indirectly, from each of his sons-in-law?

Essay Topic 3

Even though Tevye desires to be rich, how does he come to terms with being poor? What blessings does he count in his life? How do these blessings bring him wealth?

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