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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 Schildkraut react to Esther's treatment of Virginia?
(a) He shouts at her.
(b) He thanks her.
(c) He chastises her.
(d) He teases her.

2. What does the doctor NOT recommend for Sholem?
(a) Talk therapy.
(b) He be committed to an institution upstate.
(c) A trip out to the wild west.
(d) Bed rest.

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 shouts insults back at them.
(c) He silently leaves the room.
(d) He tells them that they are correct to insult him.

4. How does Indecent begin?
(a) There is a solo clarinet and a Lemml in a spotlight.
(b) There is darkness and the sound of crying.
(c) The lights go up on the stage and soft music is being played, while a figure, covered in dust, stretches and pours sawdust out of his sleeves.
(d) There are bright search lights and loud music, with heavy boots being heard on steps.

5. How is the troupe described prior to the list of characters?
(a) The Dusty Troupe.
(b) The Jewish Troupe.
(c) The Old Troupe.
(d) The Dead Troupe.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is the troupe first noticed by the audience?

3. What is Madje's first response to Sholem's play?

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

5. How did Vogel first hear about Taichman?

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