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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. Who posted bail for much of the cast?
(a) Virginia’s father.
(b) Lemml.
(c) Sholem Asch.
(d) Harry Weinberger.

2. 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.

3. How does Sholem's play end?
(a) It ends with Yekel forgiving Rifkele.
(b) It ends with Yekel threatening to make Rifkele a whore in his brothel and then throwing the Torah scroll on the ground.
(c) It ends with Rifkele and Manke dancing in the rain.
(d) It ends with Sarah begging to save Rifkele.

4. When Mrs. Peretz enters, for what is the excitement in the house not good?
(a) The Jewish people.
(b) Mr. Peretz's digestion.
(c) Mr. Peretz's heart.
(d) The men in the salon.

5. How does this 1923, On Broadway begin?
(a) The rain scene.
(b) With an instrumental reprise of “Ain’t We Got Fun.”
(c) A scene completely in Yiddish.
(d) A tap dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the doctor NOT recommend for Sholem?

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

3. What do Madje and Sholem decide it is best for him to do?

4. 1923, On Broadway lists what?

5. How does the audience know that Lemml speaks German as a second language?

(see the answer key)

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