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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the epic production of Mann ist Mann starring Peter Lorre performed?
(a) The Louvre.
(b) Augsberg.
(c) Staatstheater.
(d) Stratford-uopn-Avon.

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

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

4. In one of Brecht's examples of how projections were used, projections of warships being launched were running while two characters were fighting over _____.
(a) A Rhineland winery.
(b) A woman.
(c) A penny.
(d) An Albanian oil field.

5. Who puts himself at the Philosopher's disposal in Der Messingkauf?
(a) The Actress.
(b) The Electrician.
(c) The Actor.
(d) The Dramaturg.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Helene Weigel give acting lessons at theatre school, possibly using Brecht's list of exercises?

2. Piscator's Theater am Nollendorfplatz was based on _____ principles.

3. Where dramatic theatre emphasizes plot, epic theatre emphasizes _____.

4. How does Brecht describe the flesh and bones resistance to formula in the Threepenny Opera?

5. Piscator's theater was characterized as the most _____ theatre.

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