Jewish Theater & Dance Quiz

Question 1 of 10

"The Murder of Isaac," a play by the Israeli playwright Motti Lerner, is about what?

Question 2 of 10

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

Question 3 of 10

Beginning in the Middle Ages, which Jewish holiday was associated with theater productions?

Question 4 of 10

Who wrote "The Jew of Malta"?

Question 5 of 10

In the 1930s, Habimah Theater moved from Moscow to

Question 6 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 7 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 8 of 10

Which biblical character is the main focus of an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical?

Question 9 of 10

Which of these is a common part of Jewish wedding dancing?

Question 10 of 10

What is the name of Israel's National Theater?

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