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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1947-1948 (Zurich).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the best-known composer that Brecht worked with?
(a) Casterede.
(b) Hindemith.
(c) Berg.
(d) Prokofiev.

2. Where in Laughton's house did he and Brecht work in the morning?
(a) The library.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) The dining room.
(d) The living room.

3. The historical conditions of a play must not be imagined as _____.
(a) Destitute.
(b) Contrary to modern times.
(c) Having passed.
(d) Mysterious powers.

4. Epic theatre strives to achieve a character rather than a _____.
(a) Singer.
(b) Corporal.
(c) Caricature.
(d) Dilettant.

5. What is the main task of epic theatre?
(a) To exaggerate.
(b) To emote.
(c) To report.
(d) To mask.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the word 'Spass' mean in German?

2. Where was Das Wort published?

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

4. The actor first masters his character by mastering the _____.

5. The organization of this book is _____.

(see the answer key)

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