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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the rabbi arrives at Motel's shop where practically the entire village is gathered, everyone asks him if there is a blessing for what?

2. What does Lazar give the newlyweds, Tzeitel and Motel?

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

4. When Tevye reluctantly lets Hodel leave, he asks God to see that she ______________.

5. As Perchik tries to talk to Hodel, who is very unhappy with him, what does he say?

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

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

A great deal of information is revealed through the songs of Fiddler On The Roof.

1. Explain the importance of the songs in this play.

2. Give examples describing how songs provide additional information to show the bigger picture.

3. How do some of these songs bring the villagers together?

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