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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. After a Night in Jail begins with who waiting outside the jail for the cast to be bailed out?
(a) Sholem and Madje.
(b) Reina and Lemml.
(c) Reina and Virginia’s father.
(d) Harry and Lemml.

2. In Opening Night at the Provincetown Playhouse: In the Wings how does Lemml respond to Virginia's first performance?
(a) He congratulates her on a great performance so far.
(b) He gives her corrections.
(c) He silently gives her a pat on the back.
(d) He ignores her.

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

4. As Vogel wrote the play, what does she say she began to feel regarding the story?
(a) She began to feel hatred towards those who hurt the people in this story.
(b) She soon grew tired of the story and its characters.
(c) She began to worry if this was the right story to write.
(d) She fell in love with this world until her obsession matched her director’s.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has the rain scene been removed from the Broadway script?

2. Why does the playwright have some characters speak in perfect English and others with dialects?

3. Silverman denounces this play and is happy that what has happened?

4. What are the two locations in which Indecent had its world premiere?

5. O’Neill believes that the court will claim that the problem with the show is what?

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