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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1918-1932 (Augsburg, Munich, Berlin), Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Brecht praise Georg Kaiser for?
(a) Intellectualism.
(b) Emotionalism.
(c) Marxism.
(d) Socialism.

2. Where dramatic theatre emphasizes plot, epic theatre emphasizes _____.
(a) Dialogue.
(b) Narrative.
(c) Consequence.
(d) Setting.

3. Major form is designed to realize material for _____, according to Brecht.
(a) Eternity.
(b) The short run.
(c) The masses.
(d) The times.

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

5. What does Brecht say was Wedekind's finest characteristic?
(a) His cantakerous nature.
(b) His vitality.
(c) His aplomb.
(d) His creativity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Marxist phrase for the whole body of art, ideas, and morality of any given society?

2. What does Brecht say his poetry requires in "Conversations with Bert Brecht"?

3. How does Brecht describe sport audiences?

4. Which two essays in the book are from the Brecht Archive, which were the only ones the editor of this book allowed to reproduce?

5. How does Brecht categorize opera?

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