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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Indecent: The True Story of a Little Jewish Play: From Ashes They Rise - The Last Moments of the Play.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Vogel NOT dedicate Indecent?
(a) Rebecca Taichman’s immigrant ancestors.
(b) Vogel's immigrant ancestors.
(c) Sholem Asch and his descendants.
(d) All of our immigrant ancestors.

2. For every scene kept in Indecent, how many were thrown out?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

3. What is Sholem's response as the men hurl insults at him?
(a) He says he put his soul into this play.
(b) He tells them that they are correct to insult him.
(c) He shouts insults back at them.
(d) He silently leaves the room.

4. In the end, why did Vogel not use the obscenity trial itself?
(a) It was too long and boring.
(b) It was too emotional for Vogel to add into the play.
(c) It did not fit, and she could not make it fit.
(d) She had plans to create a second play focusing on the trial.

5. How is the troupe first noticed by the audience?
(a) The troupe performs a kickline.
(b) The troupe stand up, covered in dust.
(c) The troupe introduces themselves.
(d) The troupe sings in Yiddish from the wings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were readings and workshops able to begin for Indecent?

2. Why does the playwright have some characters speak in perfect English and others with dialects?

3. What is Sholem's response when Peretz says now is not the time to stir up anti-Semitism?

4. When was Indecent's Broadway premiere?

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

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