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Anatevka: The Village
100

What is Tevye's occupation?

Milkman
100

By who are arranged marriages made? 

The matchmaker 

100

In which song does Tevye dream about being wealthy?

"If I Were a Rich Man"

100

What country is it located in?

Russia

200

What types of jobs do they introduce in Anatevka

Tailors, butchers, homemakers, milkman

200

What six-pointed symbol represents Jewish identity?

Star of David
200

What song represents the struggles and resilience of Jewish traditions? 

"Tradition"

200

What is the  main job of the men, often involving animals

Milkman (or dairyman)

300

what is the main struggle faced by the Jewish community in Anatevka?

Poverty or Making Money

300

What Jewish tradition regarding marriage changed in Tevye's family?

Arranged marriages 

300

this song is sung during the celebration of Tevye finding his daughter a rich man to marry (hint: Celebration)

"To Life (L'Chaim)"

300

This is the term used for the religious leader

Rabbi

400

What is the name of the small Jewish shtetl where Tevye and his family live? 

Anatevka

400

Why must the everyone cover their heads (Hats,Bonnets)

To show devotion for god

400

what song is sung by Tevye's 3 the daughters about finding love 

"Matchmaker"

400

this event joins two people and often occurs in Anatevka.

A wedding


500

Why does Tevye struggle with the marriages of his daughters? 

The conflict between tradition and true love

500

because of what tradition did tevye not accept his third daughters marriage

No marring outside of Judaism 

500

What song is sung about leaving home on a bitter taste because of losing community?

"Anatevka"

500

villagers in Anatevka follow this religion 

Judaism