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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. How did Brecht characterize Shaw's work in "A Catching Infection: Fun"?
(a) As ego-driven.
(b) As extraordinarily healthy.
(c) As tediously pedantic.
(d) As addictively engrossing.

2. Theaterarbeit is a collective volume of Brecht's work kept by _____.
(a) His granddaughter.
(b) His mother.
(c) George Bernard Shaw.
(d) The Berliner Ensemble.

3. What does the word 'Spass' mean in German?
(a) Classical.
(b) Fun.
(c) Free.
(d) Long.

4. _____ is a collection of Brecht's theoretical writings published by Surhkamp.
(a) Stucke.
(b) Versuche.
(c) Schriften zum Theater.
(d) Arbeitsbuch.

5. When asked who Brecht wrote for in "Conversations with Bert Brecht", he said that he wrote for people who wanted to have fun and didn't hesitate to keep their _____ on in the theatre.
(a) Coats.
(b) Hats.
(c) Boots.
(d) Glasses.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Brecht states in "On Form and Subject Matter" that difficulties are not mastered by _____.

3. Who wrote the play, Konjunktur?

4. When was Theaterarbeit published?

5. How does Brecht describe sport audiences?

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