Jewish Theater & Dance Quiz

Question 1 of 10

What is most responsible for the end to Yiddish theater in Europe?

Almost all Yiddish actors moved to America by the turn of the 20th century
Almost all Yiddish-speaking audiences moved to America by the turn of the 20th century
After World War I, Jews in Europe prefered not to speak Yiddish
The Holocaust

Question 2 of 10

Which of these plays by Arthur Miller does not explicitly address Jewish themes, but has still been called a "Jewish" work?

Question 3 of 10

Which of these was NOT an Israeli playwright?

Question 4 of 10

What was the main message of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's 1779 play, "Nathan the Wise"?

Religion is the opium of the masses
Virtue is not bound to religion and all religions are equally important
Judaism is the most true religion, but other religions should be tolerated
It is best to have no religion, but if one must be religious one should choose either Judaism or Christianity

Question 5 of 10

In what play does Jakie Rabinowitz abandon his past, his father, and his love for cantorial music to become the American jazz star Jack Robin?

Question 6 of 10

Who was Anna Sokolow?

Question 7 of 10

True or false: Hasidic circle dancing can last for hours.

Question 8 of 10

True or False: Yiddish theater has a long history in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Question 9 of 10

What is the name of the play often performed at a Purim celebration

Question 10 of 10

Which of these Jewish playwrights explores homophobia in his work?

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