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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Indecent: The True Story of a Little Jewish Play: From Ashes They Rise - The Last Moments of the Play.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the obscenity trial take place?
(a) 1923.
(b) 1929.
(c) 1932.
(d) 1906.

2. In what languages are scene titles and translations projected throughout Indecent?
(a) English and Yiddish.
(b) Spanish and Chinese.
(c) English and French.
(d) German and Yiddish.

3. Nakhmen says this play is written by a Jew who hates who?
(a) Gentiles.
(b) The poor.
(c) The wealthy.
(d) Jews.

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

5. What does Peretz think this play will do, regarding anti-Semitism?
(a) It might encourage anti-Semitism.
(b) It will end anti-Semitism.
(c) It will slow the spread of anti-Semitism.
(d) It will pour petrol on the flames of anti-Semitism.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Indecent begin?

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

3. What are the two locations in which Indecent had its world premiere?

4. What does Peretz advise Sholem to do with his manuscript at the end of this section?

5. When was Indecent's Broadway premiere?

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