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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Brecht's chosen opposite of the queen in his analogy about nobility of characters?
(a) A king.
(b) A beggar.
(c) A fishwife.
(d) A dog.

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

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

4. Brecht states that the titles of In Life of Galileo must include the _____.
(a) Year of the setting.
(b) Ingredients for making soup.
(c) Social point.
(d) Actor's names.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Brecht describe sport audiences?

2. Where was The Road to Life made?

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

4. What does Brecht say his poetry requires in "Conversations with Bert Brecht"?

5. Who wrote the Beggar's Opera?

(see the answer key)

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