Brecht Quiz

1. Where was Bertolt Brecht born?

A) Berlin
B) Munich
C) Bavaria
D) Hamburg

2. Which effect did Brecht introduce to make audiences question the play?

A) Comedy Effect
B) Alienation Effect
C) Dramatic Effect
D) Empathy Effect

3. What is the opposite of 'to alienate' in Brecht's context?

A) To love
B) To hate
C) To join or welcome
D) To ignore

4. Which type of theater did Brecht aim to contrast with Epic Theater?

A) Musical Theater
B) Dramatic Theater
C) Dance Theater
D) Physical Theater

5. Which famous play was written by Brecht?

A) Death of a Salesman
B) Mother Courage and Her Children
C) The Tempest
D) Hamlet

6. What does Brecht's concept of Gestus refer to?

A) A type of stage lighting
B) A form of physical expression
C) An improvisational technique
D) A musical element

7. What was Brecht's purpose for using Epic Theater?

A) To entertain
B) To encourage emotional bonding
C) To inspire societal change
D) To tell fictional stories

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