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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. When was The God of Vengeance written?
(a) 1906.
(b) 1923.
(c) 1905.
(d) 2009.

2. In 1908, Berlin: Opening Night, The Last Moments of the Play, Yekel speaks what lines?
(a) Lines in Yiddish.
(b) Lines the audience has not heard before.
(c) The last lines of the play, as heard previously in Mr. Peretz’s salon.
(d) Lines of love towards his wife and daughter.

3. Why does Sholem want to change the way gentiles see Jews?
(a) He has many gentile friends.
(b) He wishes he were a gentile.
(c) He fears the pogroms of Europe are coming to America.
(d) He is tired of the mistreatment he has received.

4. Why were readings and workshops able to begin for Indecent?
(a) Thanks to Vogel's writing team's fund.
(b) Thanks to government grants.
(c) Thanks to multiple non-profit organizations.
(d) Thanks to Taichman's financial contributions.

5. To whom is Lemml related?
(a) He is Madje's nephew.
(b) He is Sholem's brother.
(c) He is Mr. Peretz's son.
(d) He is Nakhmen's nephew.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In 1908, Berlin: A Cabaret, Halina sings what song?

3. In 1922, New York City: Rehearsal for the English Transfer, what is taking place between Dorothee and Reina?

4. How has Sholem been affected by the pogroms in Europe?

5. What does Peretz think this play will do, regarding anti-Semitism?

(see the answer key)

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