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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. When does Paula Vogel receive a call from Rebecca Taichman?
(a) 1989.
(b) 2017.
(c) 2019.
(d) 2009.

2. Why does Nakhmen groan as they prepare to read Sholem's play?
(a) It begins with an old Jewish tale.
(b) It takes place in a brothel, like so many other plays.
(c) It starts off with a matchmaker named Yente.
(d) It begins by talking about Jewish traditions.

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

4. Why were readings and workshops able to begin for Indecent?
(a) Thanks to government grants.
(b) Thanks to multiple non-profit organizations.
(c) Thanks to Taichman's financial contributions.
(d) Thanks to Vogel's writing team's fund.

5. Where did Vogel and Taichmann first begin to work on Indecent?
(a) In Vogel's home.
(b) In a local coffee shop.
(c) In Taichman's office.
(d) In a shared cabin.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Vogel wrote the play, what does she say she began to feel regarding the story?

2. What does Vogel say about the collaboration with Taichman?

3. Nakhmen says this play is written by a Jew who hates who?

4. Who does Sholem address at the end of this section?

5. How is the troupe described prior to the list of characters?

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