Quiz on Bertolt Brecht and Epic Theater

Where was Bertolt Brecht born?

• Berlin, Germany

• Augsburg, Germany

• Munich, Germany

• Hamburg, Germany

Which play is considered one of Brecht's greatest successes?

• The Good Person of Setzuan

• The Threepenny Opera

• The Life of Galileo Galilei

• Mother Courage and Her Children

Which term is commonly used to describe Brecht's technique to prevent the audience from losing itself in the narrative?

• The alienation effect

• The immersion effect

• The realism effect

• The engagement effect

What was the name of the theater company Brecht created with his wife?

• The Berliner Ensemble

• The German Playhouse

• The Epic Theater Company

• The Weimar Theater

What style of acting did Brecht encourage?

• Stanislavski's system

• Gestus

• Naturalistic acting

• Method acting

What did Brecht believe art should be?

• A window to the soul

• A hammer to shape reality

• A mirror to reflect reality

• A lens to magnify emotions

Which of the following is a concept associated with Brecht's theater?

• Epic Theater

• Absurd Theater

• Realistic Theater

• Symbolic Theater

What was the primary purpose of Brecht's use of songs in his plays?

• To entertain the audience

• To provide comic relief

• To interrupt the action and provoke thought

• To showcase musical talent

Which technique involves actors stepping out of character to address the audience directly?

• Narration

• Improvisation

• Direct address

• Method acting

Which of the following is a technique Brecht used to remind the audience they were watching a play?

• Realistic dialogue

• Breaking the fourth wall

• Elaborate sets

• Hidden actors