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

2. How does Sholem feel every time he meets with Mr. Peretz?
(a) Comfortable and welcome.
(b) Like one of the prostitutes in his play.
(c) Very happy and excited.
(d) Anxious and worried.

3. When Mrs. Peretz enters, for what is the excitement in the house not good?
(a) The Jewish people.
(b) The men in the salon.
(c) Mr. Peretz's digestion.
(d) Mr. Peretz's heart.

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

5. What is the first thing that Lemml does?
(a) He addresses the audience and introduces the troupe and the various characters they will play.
(b) He sings a solo.
(c) He tells the audience the tale they are about to witness.
(d) He lets the audience know how the play will end.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was NOT included in the box of materials that Taichman unearthed at the start of the collaboration with Vogel?

2. Where does Indecent take place?

3. What does Vogel distinctly remember about The God of Vengeance?

4. For every scene kept in Indecent, how many were thrown out?

5. Describe the set.

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