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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Lazar say when he first stands up to talk at Tzeitel and Motel's wedding celebration?
2. When the villagers hear and share that there is big news in their village, they rush over to __________________.
3. When gossip started by Yente spreads like wildfire, changing along the way, the village blames the supposed woes befalling Tevye's family upon _____________.
4. After Tevye's talk with Chava regarding Fyedka, the audience finds Tevye talking with God and pulling his cart. Why isn't his horse pulling it?
5. Who is sitting outside the railroad station, talking together?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast Tzeitel's two suitors, Motel the tailor and Lazar the butcher.
1. Why does the village overwhelmingly think that Tzeitel would be better off with Lazar?
2. How does Motel prove to be a good husband?
Essay Topic 2
Describe the traditional roles for the papas, mamas, sons, and daughters of the village.
1. For each group, describe what aspects of their specified role brings about a sense of discontentment.
2. Despite this discontent, why are the villagers reluctant to bring about change?
Essay Topic 3
Describe the tenuous friendship between Tevye and the constable.
1. Explain how the fiddler on the roof serves as a perfect representation of what this friendship is built upon.
2. Discuss how each of the following figures into this unusual friendship: Humor, caution, trust, betrayal.
This section contains 322 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) |
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