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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1923, On Broadway - 1923, The Verdict: People of the State of New York vs. The God of Vengeance.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who in The God of Vengeance finds the cast guilty of presenting an indecent, obscene, and immoral play, exhibition, and drama?
(a) The People of the State of New Jersey.
(b) The People of the Borough of Manhattan.
(c) The People of the United States of America.
(d) The People of the State of New York.

2. When did the obscenity trial take place?
(a) 1923.
(b) 1906.
(c) 1929.
(d) 1932.

3. When was Indecent's first world premieres?
(a) October 2, 2010 and November 13, 2010.
(b) October 2, 2015 and November 13, 2015.
(c) October 2, 2012 and November 13, 2012.
(d) October 2, 2013 and November 13, 2013.

4. Why are there a great deal of police in the theatre?
(a) The officers want to see the show.
(b) There was a robbery nearby.
(c) The show has been receiving threats.
(d) Many audience members are wearing expensive jewelry.

5. Who does Sholem address at the end of this section?
(a) Lemml.
(b) Nahkmen.
(c) Peretz.
(d) Madje.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dorothee NOT ask Virginia regarding what will shock her parents more?

2. How does O’Neill feel about Asch giving up the theatre?

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

4. What are the real names of Reina and Dorothee?

5. In Officer Bailie Enters the Wings, the show is coming to an end, and Officer Bailie asks Asch to have the cast do what?

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