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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. Which two essays in the book are from the Brecht Archive, which were the only ones the editor of this book allowed to reproduce?
(a) The two listed under number 97.
(b) The two listed under number 32.
(c) Zunn und Arbeit.
(d) Dunkel und Deutsche,

2. Who was the interviewer in "Conversations with Bert Brecht"?
(a) Bernard Guillemin.
(b) Helen Weigel.
(c) Rheinhold Grimm.
(d) Samuel Bernadin.

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

4. _____ are Brecht's collected poems.
(a) Die Mutter.
(b) Theaterarbeit.
(c) Mittenzwei.
(d) Gedichte.

5. What does Brecht say his poetry requires in "Conversations with Bert Brecht"?
(a) Banjo or piano accompaniment.
(b) Many more revisions.
(c) A microphone.
(d) A complex lighting scheme.

Short Answer Questions

1. What example does Brecht use to explain his concept of art following reality in "On Form and Subject Matter"?

2. Major form is designed to realize material for _____, according to Brecht.

3. _____ are Brecht's collected plays in twelve volumes by Surhkamp and by Aufbau from 1953 and after.

4. Brecht states that concern with subject and concern with form are _____.

5. What does Brecht praise Georg Kaiser for?

(see the answer key)

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