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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through To the Reader, pp. 135-136, Competitors, pp. 136-143 , The Happiest Man in Kodny, pp. 143-152.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tevye envy the young man Yisro-eyl?
(a) He has a swell job.
(b) He has several sons.
(c) His wife came with a dowry.
(d) He was given a large inheritance.

2. How does Beilke react when Tevye tells her that he is leaving for Palestine?
(a) She weeps and cannot be comforted.
(b) She is angry and yells at Tevye.
(c) She is indifferent to his announcement.
(d) She is happy for Tevye and congratulates him.

3. What is the name of the happy man from Kodny?
(a) Shimon.
(b) Pedka.
(c) Chevka.
(d) Alter.

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

5. What is wrong with Itzikl Borodenko's daughter in The Happiest Man in All Kodny?
(a) She has poisoned herself after being jilted.
(b) She is losing vision in her right eye.
(c) She has a severe chest cough.
(d) She has frequent dizzy spells.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tevye think that Podhotzur has summoned him to his house after his marriage to Beilke?

2. What relationship do the saleswoman and the salesman on the train have in the Competitors?

3. What do Tevye and Layzar drink during their meeting in Today's Children?

4. According to Tevye, what is a "dog's age ago"?

5. How does Beilke feel about Podhotzur before their marriage?

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