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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In what year did Brecht die?
2. What sort of approach does Brecht say the opera Mahagonny adopts?
3. Elisabeth Begner and Rudolf Forster starred in Shaw's _____ in 1924.
4. Where was the epic production of Mann ist Mann starring Peter Lorre performed?
5. What aspect of opera does Brecht think the public adores?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Brecht write that there is nothing at all new about epic theater?
2. Compare the function of music in dramatic opera to epic opera.
3. What is the Threepenny Opera concerned with?
4. How did Brecht feel about the role of singing in epic theatre?
5. How did Wedekind present his last work, Herakles?
6. What innovations happened as a result of writing the book?
7. What is the objective of epic drama compared to pseudo-classical German drama?
8. What is Germany's role in the development of theatre in 1929?
9. How does Brecht say that Capitalism operates?
10. What does Brecht tell Mr. X about the eternal urge to see of a play?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare Brecht's impression of Chinese theatre to Stanislavski's acting techniques. Which style is more effective in the presentation of Brecht's ideals? Why? Does he give credit to the other style? How?
Essay Topic 2
Explain Brecht's thoughts on amateur/non-professional acting. When does this sort of acting have merit and why?
Essay Topic 3
Describe Brecht's philosophy of sport as entertainment to theatre. Why is one more popular than the other?
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