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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) Emotionalism.
(b) Socialism.
(c) Intellectualism.
(d) Marxism.

2. Lehrstucke are Brecht's _____ works.
(a) Holistic.
(b) Historical.
(c) Didactic.
(d) Culinary.

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

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

5. What does Brecht say was a characteristic of actors in theatre of his time?
(a) They were war mongers.
(b) They were gods.
(c) They were money-driven.
(d) They were panic-driven.

Short Answer Questions

1. Brecht states that "A theatre which makes no contact with the public is _____."

2. Who were Brecht's Frankfurt publishers?

3. What did Brecht win in 1922 for Trommeln in der Nacht?

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

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

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