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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Sholem's response when Madje asks if they will stop the show because of the content of the show?
(a) They will stop the show because they are "polack kikes" on Broadway.
(b) They will stop the show because the producer cannot make the theatre rent payment.
(c) Yes, they will stop the show because of the content.
(d) No, they will not stop the show.

2. The judge says that, although theatre is not what, it should still reflect the moral values of the American people?
(a) As popular as other art forms.
(b) The most refined art form.
(c) As interesting as other art forms.
(d) As old as other art forms.

3. Who does Virginia want to meet?
(a) The playwright.
(b) Reina.
(c) The director.
(d) The producer.

4. In Opening Night at the Provincetown Playhouse: In the Wings how does Lemml respond to Virginia's first performance?
(a) He congratulates her on a great performance so far.
(b) He silently gives her a pat on the back.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) He gives her corrections.

5. What does the doctor NOT recommend for Sholem?
(a) He be committed to an institution upstate.
(b) A trip out to the wild west.
(c) Talk therapy.
(d) Bed rest.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1921, New York City: The Bowery Theatre, the lines that were spoken at previous theatres is now spoken in what language?

2. When Sholem tells Madje he is headed backstage to find the producer, what does he tell her to do?

3. In 1923: Opening Night on Broadway, Intermission, how do Sholem and Madje react to the changes in the script?

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

5. How does O’Neill feel towards Asch?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Schildkraut fire Reina?

2. What is the doctor's recommendation to Sholem?

3. How do both Madje and Sholem feel about his trip abroad to learn more about the pogroms?

4. Why is Sholem seen by a doctor?

5. What takes place in Cast and Producer Arrested for Obscenity?

6. What is the role of Benjamin Baillie?

7. What are Freida's and Elsa's responses regarding being Jewish?

8. Who bails the cast out of jail?

9. How does Freida respond when Lemml calls Asch a genius? What is Lemml's response to her?

10. What do Madje and Sholem decide is best for his health?

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