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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. For every scene kept in Indecent, how many were thrown out?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.
2. The God of Vengeance changed Vogel’s attitude and assumptions regarding what?
(a) The Holocaust.
(b) Young married men.
(c) Homosexuality.
(d) Empathy and gender roles.
3. In what languages are scene titles and translations projected throughout Indecent?
(a) English and French.
(b) English and Yiddish.
(c) German and Yiddish.
(d) Spanish and Chinese.
4. How many years later was Indecent complete?
(a) 7 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 2 years.
5. What does Peretz think this play will do, regarding anti-Semitism?
(a) It will end anti-Semitism.
(b) It will pour petrol on the flames of anti-Semitism.
(c) It will slow the spread of anti-Semitism.
(d) It might encourage anti-Semitism.
6. What are the two locations in which Indecent had its world premiere?
(a) Arena Stage and Goodspeed Musicals.
(b) Hartford Stage and Indianapolis Repertory Theatre.
(c) Yale Repertory Theatre and La Jolla Playhouse.
(d) The Muny and Seattle Repertory Theatre.
7. What does Vogel distinctly remember about The God of Vengeance?
(a) It had a love scene between the two women and was written by a newly married man.
(b) It was on Broadway.
(c) It first toured Europe before coming to America.
(d) It was written in 1906 by a Jewish man.
8. What does Peretz advise Sholem to do with his manuscript at the end of this section?
(a) To burn it.
(b) Make some changes in the dialogue.
(c) Print more copies of it.
(d) Rewrite the ending.
9. When was The God of Vengeance written?
(a) 1906.
(b) 2009.
(c) 1905.
(d) 1923.
10. When did the obscenity trial take place?
(a) 1932.
(b) 1923.
(c) 1929.
(d) 1906.
11. How does Sholem feel every time he meets with Mr. Peretz?
(a) Like one of the prostitutes in his play.
(b) Comfortable and welcome.
(c) Very happy and excited.
(d) Anxious and worried.
12. Who co-commissioned Indecent?
(a) Ogunquit Playhouse and American Repertory Theater.
(b) Stratford Theater Festival and Goodman Theatre.
(c) American Players Theater and Waterville Playshop.
(d) Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Yale Repertory Theatre.
13. Why were readings and workshops able to begin for Indecent?
(a) Thanks to Vogel's writing team's fund.
(b) Thanks to Taichman's financial contributions.
(c) Thanks to government grants.
(d) Thanks to multiple non-profit organizations.
14. How does Lemml react to the love scene the men are reading?
(a) He leaves the room.
(b) He turns bright red and begins to stutter.
(c) He becomes a more enthusiastic reader.
(d) He becomes quieter and more reserved.
15. 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) This play will stop anti-Semitism.
(d) You are correct.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Sholem's play end?
2. What was NOT included in the box of materials that Taichman unearthed at the start of the collaboration with Vogel?
3. Nakhmen says this play is written by a Jew who hates who?
4. When does Paula Vogel receive a call from Rebecca Taichman?
5. What love scene is shocking to the men?
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