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Bertolt Brecht and Epic Theatre Quiz

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Bertolt Brecht and Epic Theatre Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was Bertolt Brecht's primary contribution to theatre?

Realism
Epic Theatre
Absurdism
Naturalism

2.

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Which concept introduced by Brecht encourages the audience to critically engage with the performance?

Verfremdungseffekt
Gestus
Lehrstücke
Theatre of the Absurd

3.

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How did Brecht's experiences during the rise of the Nazis influence his work?

He became more focused on realism
He fled Germany and developed his theories in exile
He stopped writing plays
He collaborated with Nazi officials

4.

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What does the term 'Gestus' refer to in Brecht's theatre?

A style of acting
A form of dialogue
An attitude expressed through action
A type of stage design

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the purpose of Brecht's 'Lehrstücke' or 'learning plays'?

To entertain the audience
To teach specific ideas
To encourage critical thinking and participation
To replicate traditional theatre

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which film influenced Brecht's understanding of montage?

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Battleship Potemkin
Metropolis
The Birth of a Nation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Brecht believe about the role of the audience in his theatre?

They should be passive observers
They should be emotionally engaged
They should critically analyze the performance
They should only enjoy the spectacle

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