Jewish Theater & Dance Quiz

Question 1 of 10

True or false: The rabbis in the Talmud issued bans forbidding theater, which they considered a sinful waste of time.

Question 2 of 10

What was the earliest Broadway play featuring Jewish characters?

Question 3 of 10

Who wrote "The Jew of Malta"?

Question 4 of 10

Who was Anna Sokolow?

Question 5 of 10

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

Question 6 of 10

Which of these Jewish playwrights explores homophobia in his work?

Question 7 of 10

Which of these biblical women is associated with dance?

Question 8 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 9 of 10

Who is known as the father of Yiddish theater?

Question 10 of 10

Which Shakespearean play has received the most criticism for being anti-Semitic?

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