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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1908, Berlin: A Cabaret - 1923: A Doctor, A Diagnosis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the troupe respond as Lemml speaks in poor German?
(a) They become angry.
(b) They are annoyed.
(c) They ignore him.
(d) They laugh.

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

3. What is Sholem's response when Nakhmen says he is representing the Jewish people as prostitutes and pimps?
(a) These characters are not prostitutes and pimps.
(b) Yes, you are correct.
(c) These characters are more than just prostitutes and pimps.
(d) Some of our people are prostitutes and pimps.

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

5. In 1908, Berlin: Opening Night, The Last Moments of the Play, Yekel speaks what lines?
(a) Lines of love towards his wife and daughter.
(b) Lines in Yiddish.
(c) The last lines of the play, as heard previously in Mr. Peretz’s salon.
(d) Lines the audience has not heard before.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sholem's play end?

2. Why is Sholem agitated and troubled?

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

4. In 1921, New York City: The Bowery Theatre, the lines that were spoken at previous theatres is now spoken in what language?

5. What does Yekel do with the Torah scroll instead of throwing it on the ground?

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