This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1938, Staten Island: Sholem Asch in his Study - 1952, Bridgeport, Connecticut: Moving Day, Sholem and Madje Asch's House.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Indecent take place?
(a) Warsaw in 1906, Bridgeport, Connecticut in the 1950s and everywhere in between.
(b) A few cities in Europe and America in the 20th century.
(c) Europe in 1906 and the 1920s and America in the 1950s.
(d) In an attic in Poland.

2. Silverman denounces this play and is happy that what has happened?
(a) The cast has been sent back to Europe.
(b) The cast has been arrested.
(c) The playwright has been arrested.
(d) The script has been changed.

3. When Virginia says that she cannot breathe when she looks at Dorothee, how does Lemml respond?
(a) He says that she should try to calm down.
(b) He says that she must feel what Rifkele feels.
(c) He tells her she should see a doctor.
(d) He tells her that there must be something wrong with her.

4. Why is Sholem agitated and troubled?
(a) He has been drinking too much coffee.
(b) He is concerned for the safety of his daughter in London.
(c) His trip to Europe to learn more about the pogroms.
(d) He is worried about his play.

5. What is Sholem's response when Peretz says now is not the time to stir up anti-Semitism?
(a) I am not trying to stir up anti-Semitism.
(b) When will be the right time?
(c) You are correct.
(d) This play will stop anti-Semitism.