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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Elisabeth Begner and Rudolf Forster starred in Shaw's _____ in 1924.
(a) Man and Superman.
(b) Major Barbara.
(c) Saint Joan.
(d) Widowers' Houses.

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

3. The historical conditions of a play must not be imagined as _____.
(a) Mysterious powers.
(b) Contrary to modern times.
(c) Having passed.
(d) Destitute.

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

5. Who was the best-known composer that Brecht worked with?
(a) Hindemith.
(b) Berg.
(c) Casterede.
(d) Prokofiev.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Brecht's chosen opposite of the queen in his analogy about nobility of characters?

2. _____ is two volumes of collected plays published by Malik Verlag, London.

3. What does Brecht say put a stop to epic and didactic tendencies of theatre in Berlin?

4. What nationality of horsemen are depicted in Christ Carrying the Cross?

5. Which aspect of epic theatre enlightened the spectator about facts unknown to him?

(see the answer key)

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