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Burlesque Censorship and Controversy

This quiz will test your knowledge about the history of burlesque censorship and controversy.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In what year was the first burlesque show performed in the United States?

  1. 1848
  2. 1868
  3. 1888
  4. 1908
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the most popular burlesque performer of the 19th century?

  1. Lillian Russell
  2. Ada Rehan
  3. Lottie Collins
  4. Nellie McHenry
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the law that banned burlesque shows in New York City in 1876?

  1. The Comstock Law
  2. The Anti-Burlesque Law
  3. The Public Morality Law
  4. The Indecency Law
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the burlesque performer who was arrested and jailed for performing in a show that violated the Comstock Law?

  1. Lillian Russell
  2. Ada Rehan
  3. Lottie Collins
  4. Nellie McHenry
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the burlesque performer who challenged the Comstock Law in court?

  1. Lillian Russell
  2. Ada Rehan
  3. Lottie Collins
  4. Nellie McHenry
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the burlesque performer who was known as the "Queen of Burlesque"?

  1. Lillian Russell
  2. Ada Rehan
  3. Lottie Collins
  4. Gypsy Rose Lee
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the burlesque performer who was known for her striptease act?

  1. Lillian Russell
  2. Ada Rehan
  3. Lottie Collins
  4. Sally Rand
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the burlesque performer who was known for her "bump and grind" dance?

  1. Lillian Russell
  2. Ada Rehan
  3. Lottie Collins
  4. Ann Corio
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the burlesque performer who was known for her "fan dance"?

  1. Lillian Russell
  2. Ada Rehan
  3. Lottie Collins
  4. Sally Rand
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the burlesque performer who was known for her "sword dance"?

  1. Lillian Russell
  2. Ada Rehan
  3. Lottie Collins
  4. Gypsy Rose Lee
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the burlesque performer who was known for her "bubble dance"?

  1. Lillian Russell
  2. Ada Rehan
  3. Lottie Collins
  4. Sally Rand
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the burlesque performer who was known for her "snake dance"?

  1. Lillian Russell
  2. Ada Rehan
  3. Lottie Collins
  4. Gypsy Rose Lee
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the burlesque performer who was known for her "spider dance"?

  1. Lillian Russell
  2. Ada Rehan
  3. Lottie Collins
  4. Sally Rand
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the burlesque performer who was known for her "butterfly dance"?

  1. Lillian Russell
  2. Ada Rehan
  3. Lottie Collins
  4. Gypsy Rose Lee
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the burlesque performer who was known for her "cat dance"?

  1. Lillian Russell
  2. Ada Rehan
  3. Lottie Collins
  4. Sally Rand
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