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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. O’Neill believes that the court will claim that the problem with the show is what?
(a) And the plot does not make any sense.
(b) The setting being a brothel.
(c) The lesbian relationship.
(d) The fact that God can be sold for a price.

2. What analogy does O’Neill use to give Lemml advice to pass on to Asch?
(a) Karate moves.
(b) Wrestling moves.
(c) Boxing moves.
(d) Chess moves.

3. In Rabbi Silverman – A Sermon, Temple Emanu-El, Silverman is appalled at Asch’s play and says he expects to be abused by whom but not by a fellow Jew?
(a) Muslim extremists.
(b) The American government.
(c) The Nazis.
(d) So-called Christians.

4. In The Curtain Falls, how does Virginia change the blocking?
(a) She gives Dorothee a quick peck and hurries off the stage.
(b) She pulls away from Dorothee's embrace and nuzzles her neck.
(c) She skips the love scene.
(d) She becomes so passionate, Dorothee pulls away.

5. Describe the set.
(a) Realistic.
(b) Lavish and beautiful.
(c) Simple with all of the props coming out of suitcases.
(d) Simple but with some set pieces being flown in.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Indecent take place?

2. When Sholem tells Madje he is headed backstage to find the producer, what does he tell her to do?

3. The Last Moments of the Play is a repeat of what?

4. What is Sholem's response when Peretz says now is not the time to stir up anti-Semitism?

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

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