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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. For whom does Sholem want to write?
(a) The Jewish youth.
(b) The Jewish people.
(c) The poor.
(d) For everyone.

2. Indecent had its Broadway debut at what theatre?
(a) The Public Theatre.
(b) The Lyceum Theatre.
(c) The Cort Theatre.
(d) The Richard Rodgers Theatre.

3. What are the two locations in which Indecent had its world premiere?
(a) Hartford Stage and Indianapolis Repertory Theatre.
(b) Yale Repertory Theatre and La Jolla Playhouse.
(c) The Muny and Seattle Repertory Theatre.
(d) Arena Stage and Goodspeed Musicals.

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

5. How many years later was Indecent complete?
(a) 7 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 10 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote the play, The God of Vengeance?

2. When did the obscenity trial take place?

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

4. Who co-commissioned Indecent?

5. When was Indecent's New York premiere?

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