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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. Like Tolstoy and Strindberg, Brecht says that Wedekind was one of the greatest _____ of modern Europe.

2. How does Brecht describe the flesh and bones resistance to formula in the Threepenny Opera?

3. Who wrote the Beggar's Opera?

4. Who were Brecht's Frankfurt publishers?

5. Which aspect of epic theatre showed a montage of events all over the world?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Brecht write that there is nothing at all new about epic theater?

2. What songs did Brecht sing with Wedekind and what were they about?

3. What is the distinction between learning and amusing oneself in the theatre?

4. How is the Flier's part in Der Flug der Lindberghs pedaegogical?

5. What is the relationship between a theatre and a play?

6. What is Germany's role in the development of theatre in 1929?

7. What was theatre like and what was the flaw that young people found in theatre after World War I?

8. What does Brecht tell Mr. X about the eternal urge to see of a play?

9. How does Brecht compare his relationship with art and science?

10. Why does Brecht use the example of 'leave-taking' in "A Dialogue about Acting" and what does he mean by it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain 'peadagogics'. What is the role of peadagogics in theatre? How does this fit into Brecht's style of theatre?

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 why Brecht believes theatre should transform society. How does this idea relate to his thoughts on aesthetics? How does it relate to capitalism? Who does he credit with helping him develop transformational theatre and why?

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