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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. Why was Antigone picked up for production?

2. Getting louder when increasing_____ is one of Brechts 'common tendencies for actors to guard against'.

3. Woyzeck buys a _____ in order to do his wife in.

4. Life of Galileo starts with a man having his _____.

5. Literary works cannot be taken over like _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Brecht see as the reasons for lifeless and stereotyped portrayals of characters by actors?

2. What does theatre show us about the structure of society and how is this represented?

3. What role does observation play in acting?

4. What is Brecht's view on rehearsal of details?

5. What does Brecht see as a good way of judging gestic music with a piece of text?

6. What is the role of the story in theatre?

7. In what works did Brecht give up iambics and why?

8. What is Brecht's view on previews?

9. How did Neher and Brecht agree and disagree with Aristotle in the style of presentation of Antigone?

10. What is Brecht's view on costumes and masks?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Brecht's views on stage design in epic theatre. What is the sole function of visual design in an epic play?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Brecht's opinion of Shaw's philosophies on theatre. How does Shaw define terrorism in theatre? How does Brecht contradict Shaw's opinion on people's motivations for going to the theatre?

Essay Topic 3

Explain Brecht's views on the use of a model in theatrical production. In his opinion, does it restrict artistic freedom?

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