Brecht on Theatre: The Development of an Aesthetic Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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Brecht on Theatre: The Development of an Aesthetic Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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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. Brecht describes the Aristotelian play as essentially _____.
(a) Pedantic.
(b) Didactic.
(c) Dynamic.
(d) Static.

2. Which aspect of epic theatre enlightened the spectator about facts unknown to him?
(a) The narrator.
(b) Choruses.
(c) Pre-show talks.
(d) Programs.

3. Who wrote the play Fruhlingserwachen that helped Peter Lorre make a name for himself?
(a) Korres.
(b) Brecht.
(c) Shaw.
(d) Wedekind.

4. What signified a broad flow of popular musical elements into modern music?
(a) New Age.
(b) Jazz.
(c) Blues.
(d) Avant-garde.

5. Where was Das Wort published?
(a) Paris.
(b) Berlin.
(c) London.
(d) Moscow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Piscator's Theater am Nollendorfplatz was based on _____ principles.

2. What does Brecht say was Wedekind's finest characteristic?

3. Brecht states that opera cannot be wished away and its _____ have an important social function.

4. How does Brecht describe sport audiences?

5. Who was Brecht's longtime secretary and collaborator?

(see the answer key)

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