View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chava, pp. 69-82, Shprintze, pp. 82-97.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Chava in the priest's custody?
(a) She has agreed to marry a Christian.
(b) Tevye has asked the priest to help educate her.
(c) She wants to become a nun.
(d) She is being punished for vandalizing the church.

2. What gift does the old woman offer to Tevye for bring her back to the dacha?
(a) A new coat.
(b) A milk cow.
(c) 18 rubles.
(d) A goat.

3. Where does Hodl go at the end of the chapter Hodl?
(a) She goes to join Peppercorn in Siberia.
(b) She moves in with an aunt at Yehuputz.
(c) She goes away to the university.
(d) She refuses to tell Tevye where she is going.

4. What does Shprintze call Ahronchik?
(a) Pet.
(b) Goy.
(c) Chik.
(d) Arnold.

5. Why does Tevye think that Yankl should be fired as sexton of the Burial Society?
(a) He thinks Yankl steals from the graves.
(b) He thinks a humbler man should have the job.
(c) He thinks its unfair he eats and drinks at the public's expense.
(d) He thinks it is beneath Yankl's station.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days do Tevye and Golde mourn Chava when they realize she isn't coming home?

2. When Tevye meets the two women in the forest, which is not one of the things he offers to sell them?

3. What is the profession of Motl Komzoyl, who Tsaytl want to marry?

4. What does Tevye do when he meets Chava in the forest after her marriage?

5. What happens to Tevye the day after his meeting with Layzar that he sees as a bad omen?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 334 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample