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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1948-1956 (Berlin), Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two essays in the book are from the Brecht Archive, which were the only ones the editor of this book allowed to reproduce?
(a) Dunkel und Deutsche,
(b) Zunn und Arbeit.
(c) The two listed under number 97.
(d) The two listed under number 32.

2. What were the left-wing Socialists called in Brecht's time?
(a) The NKVD.
(b) The Strong Arm Society.
(c) The USPD.
(d) The Collective.

3. How does Brecht describe sport audiences?
(a) As fair and shrewd.
(b) As square and lewd.
(c) As rich and snobbish.
(d) As boorish and thoughtless.

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

5. The poet's words in epic theatre are only sacred so far as they are _____.
(a) True.
(b) Pious.
(c) Loud.
(d) Defined.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the epic production of Mann ist Mann starring Peter Lorre performed?

2. Subordinating one's own _____to what one imagines those intentions to be is one of Brechts 'common tendencies for actors to guard against'.

3. _____ is a lament to man's failure to understand the laws governing his life in society.

4. Where was Das Wort published?

5. What did actors sit on in Neher's Antigone?

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