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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1933-1947 (Exile: Scandinavia, USA), Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Brecht say that the opera, the stage, and the press impose their views on the public?
(a) Cantankerously.
(b) Fortuitously.
(c) Incognito.
(d) Brandishingly.

2. How does Brecht describe the flesh and bones resistance to formula in the Threepenny Opera?
(a) As Baconian materialism.
(b) As a diversion technique.
(c) As trivial.
(d) As pure socialism.

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

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

5. Brecht's _____ on theater are not included in this book.
(a) Notes.
(b) Programming.
(c) Students' essays.
(d) Poems.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Piscator go 'gloomily' off to to make films after he staged Section 218?

2. _____ is fifteen volumes of Brecht's writings published by Kiepenheuer, Berlin.

3. How did Brecht characterize Shaw's work in "A Catching Infection: Fun"?

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

5. The translator's notes in number 37 give a provisional account of the most important of Brecht's _____.

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