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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the banner dropped at the end of act 1, scene 9 describe Max and Leo's show?

2. What does the chorus dance with in act 1, scene 9?

3. What oath must Leo and Max take when they meet Franz?

4. What is the name of the play that Max finds in act 1, scene 5?

5. What does Leo tell his boss at the end of act 1, scene 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Franz react to the people auditioning for the play?

2. In the beginning of the musical, what has happened to Bialystock's latest production and why?

3. What are some of the things Max does to procure the funds for Springtime for Hitler?

4. What is the point of having Franz talk to pigeons?

5. How is Max's treatment of the old ladies different from how everyone views him at the end of the act?

6. What is significant about the Homburg-style hat?

7. What is significant about Ulla's entrance in act 2, scene 3?

8. What is significant about the references to homosexuality in act 2, scene 2?

9. Why is Leo disgusted by the script Max chooses?

10. What is significant about Leo being chastised for being six minutes late?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about the use of homosexuality in The Producers. Points to be considered include:

1) The characters of Roger DeBris and his production team.

2) Franz's objections to the gay men auditioning for the role of Hitler.

3) Roger's portrayal of Hitler.

4) The irony of several homosexuals working on a musical about Hitler.

Create a strong thesis and cite specific examples from the script to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about the significance of the author and the lead characters of The Producers being Jewish. Include the following:

Part 1) The treatment of Springtime for Hitler.

Part 2) Leo and Max's reactions to Franz.

Part 3) The irony of two Jewish men putting on a play about a sympathetic Hitler.

Part 4) The author's intentions in mocking Hitler and the Nazi party.

Create a strong thesis and cite specific examples from the script to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Describe, in detail, the behind-the-scenes and on-stage production of Springtime for Hitler. Include the following:

1) The differences of Franz, Roger, and Max's visions of the play.

2) Roger's portrayal of Hitler.

3) Ulla's role in the play.

4) German stereotypes and cliches.

5) The outcome of the performance.

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