Tradition and Community in Anatevka

The transcript discusses the significance of tradition in the village of Anatevka, highlighting how it helps maintain balance and identity. It outlines the roles and responsibilities within families, emphasizing the importance of tradition in daily life. The narrative introduces key village characters, such as the matchmaker and rabbi, and touches on the community's peaceful coexistence. The overarching theme is that without tradition, life would be unstable, akin to a fiddler on the roof.

What is the primary reason given for maintaining balance in Anatevka?

• Modern technology

• Political stability

• Tradition

• Economic prosperity

What is one of the traditions mentioned that shows devotion to God?

• Singing hymns daily

• Fasting every week

• Wearing a little prayer shawl

• Lighting candles every night

What is a key responsibility of the household according to tradition?

• Maintaining a kosher home

• Building new homes

• Hosting large parties

• Traveling frequently

At what age did the narrator start Hebrew school?

• Five

• Seven

• Three

• Ten

Who is responsible for teaching the daughters in the family?

• The Matchmaker

• The Father

• The Mother

• The Rabbi

What humorous blessing is given for the Tsar?

• May he stay far away from us

• May he rule with kindness

• May he visit us often

• May he live forever

Who is Yenter in the village?

• The Teacher

• The Beggar

• The Matchmaker

• The Rabbi

What was the issue with the horse trade story?

• The horse was older than claimed

• The horse was too expensive

• The horse was sick

• The horse was too young

How do the villagers generally get along with outsiders?

• They often have conflicts

• They live in peace without interference

• They ignore them completely

• They frequently trade with them

What metaphor is used to describe life without traditions?

• A ship without a sail

• A bird without wings

• A fiddler on the roof

• A tree without roots