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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1923, On Broadway - 1923, The Verdict: People of the State of New York vs. The God of Vengeance.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Freida says she is not sure about how to play a Jew, and Elsa says she is Jewish. What does Freida say?
(a) They are German first and foremost.
(b) She wishes she were actually Jewish.
(c) It is too bad Elsa is Jewish.
(d) Elsa should convert to Christianity and hide her identity.

2. As the troupe sings a song that ends with a kickline, they begin dressed as what?
(a) Hasidim.
(b) Gypsies.
(c) Hippies.
(d) Businessmen.

3. What is Sholem's response when he asks the men what a minyan is?
(a) It is ten Jews in a circle accusing each other of anti-Semitism.
(b) It is a yellow creature that helps Gru.
(c) It is no longer necessary.
(d) It is ten Jews who pray together.

4. What does Peretz think this play will do, regarding anti-Semitism?
(a) It will slow the spread of anti-Semitism.
(b) It might encourage anti-Semitism.
(c) It will end anti-Semitism.
(d) It will pour petrol on the flames of anti-Semitism.

5. How does Lemml react to the love scene the men are reading?
(a) He becomes a more enthusiastic reader.
(b) He becomes quieter and more reserved.
(c) He turns bright red and begins to stutter.
(d) He leaves the room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sholem decide to do to defend his play in court?

2. What is Sholem's response when Nakhmen says he is representing the Jewish people as prostitutes and pimps?

3. How does Madje feel about the response Sholem will get from the men at the salon?

4. 1908, Berlin: The Deutches Theatre Elsa Heimes and Freida Niemann begins with Freida and Elsa, speaking in German, about the play they will both be in and will be what?

5. About what does Peretz think Sholem should write?

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