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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. What does the producer say those who cannot handle script changes should do?

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

3. The judge says that, although theatre is not what, it should still reflect the moral values of the American people?

4. How much acting training does Virginia have?

5. 1911, St. Petersburg is a repeat of the last few lines of the play, minus what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who bails the cast out of jail?

2. Why is Sholem seen by a doctor?

3. What is Rabbi Silverman's response to the cast being arrested?

4. What is the court's verdict?

5. What is Rabbi Silverman's beliefs regarding the underground Jewish prostitution ring?

6. In 1923: Opening Night on Broadway, Intermission, why are the Aschs shocked?

7. In Sholem Asch Shows Lemml America, what does the troupe do, as an ensemble?

8. Why does Schildkraut fire Reina?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After The God of Vengeance was put on trial, it was decided that it was an obscene play. Why? What are the problems with the play, according to the ruling? How does this ruling reveal prejudice towards some and a view of others as if through rose-colored glasses?

Essay Topic 2

The play begins with the troupe rising from the ground, pouring sawdust from their clothes. What is this meant to represent? What tone does this set for the play ahead? What does this foreshadow? Is this an effective way to prepare the audience for future events? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout much of the play the same sections of The God of Vengeance is performed. Why might the playwright choose to repeat the dialogue? How does this repetition affect the reader or audience member? Does the reader’s or audience member’s attitude towards the characters or the play stay the same or change as the play Indecent unfolds? Why or why not?

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