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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1933-1947 (Exile: Scandinavia, USA), Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Brecht characterize Shaw's work in "A Catching Infection: Fun"?
(a) As extraordinarily healthy.
(b) As addictively engrossing.
(c) As ego-driven.
(d) As tediously pedantic.

2. What is the Marxist phrase for the whole body of art, ideas, and morality of any given society?
(a) Brain circus.
(b) Cohesive collective thought.
(c) Social inherent tendencies.
(d) Ideological superstructure.

3. Brecht states that opera cannot be wished away and its _____ have an important social function.
(a) Morals.
(b) Truths.
(c) Emotions.
(d) Illusions.

4. Film projections became an integral part of the _____ in epic theatre.
(a) Plot.
(b) Setting.
(c) Coercion.
(d) Propaganda.

5. A masterly use of _____ can be seen in Chinese acting.
(a) Gesture.
(b) Marxism.
(c) Ridicule.
(d) Costumes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Brecht felt that in the great American comedies, the human being is presented as _____.

2. What is the name of the Mother in Die Mutter?

3. With whom did Brecht collaborate on the Berlin production of his first play, Baal?

4. Which aspect of epic theatre showed a montage of events all over the world?

5. What knowledge was Goethe interested in as a kind of hobby?

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