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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. Who does Brecht mention in association with Paris theatre when he talks about the theatre centers of the world?
(a) Jouvet.
(b) Jolivet.
(c) Matisse.
(d) Renauld.

2. Piscator's Theater am Nollendorfplatz was based on _____ principles.
(a) Aristotelian.
(b) Capitalist.
(c) Communist.
(d) Marxist.

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

4. Who does Brecht mention in association with London theatre when he talks about the theatre centers of the world?
(a) Stanfield.
(b) Cochran.
(c) Lorre.
(d) Michaels.

5. Brecht says actors should act for an audience of _____.
(a) Diplomats.
(b) The classical era.
(c) The scientific age.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Brecht characterize Shaw's work in "A Catching Infection: Fun"?

2. What does Brecht call the new style of acting that happened as a result of the Threepenny Opera?

3. What does Brecht say was a characteristic of actors in theatre of his time?

4. Who was in charge of Das Wort?

5. Which aspect of epic theatre enlightened the spectator about facts unknown to him?

(see the answer key)

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