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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1948-1956 (Berlin), Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Brueghel's great war painting called?
(a) The Fall of Icarus.
(b) The Archangel Michael.
(c) The Conversion of Saul.
(d) Dulle Griet.

3. What aspect of opera does Brecht think the public adores?
(a) Its music.
(b) Its lavishness.
(c) Its backwardness.
(d) Its truth.

4. A mass of _____ to develop the character are carried out when it is introduced among other characters of the play.
(a) Interpretations.
(b) Digressions.
(c) Assumptions.
(d) Operations.

5. In what year did Brecht die?
(a) 1976.
(b) 1946.
(c) 1939.
(d) 1956.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Theaterarbeit published?

2. What color are the canvases in Neher's Antigone?

3. Who puts himself at the Philosopher's disposal in Der Messingkauf?

4. Who does Brecht mention in association with London theatre when he talks about the theatre centers of the world?

5. Brecht felt that for at least two generations, European drama had been passing though a period of _____.

(see the answer key)

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