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Year 11 Epic Theatre Quiz
Year 11 Epic Theatre Quiz
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Test your knowledge of Epic Theatre, get ready for written tasks and exams!
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1
An example of historification would be a play about Donald Trump, set in the current time and place.
False
True
2
Brecht thought realistic theatre allowed people to sit like zombies without using their brains and questioning the world
True
False
3
Which of the following is NOT an example of historification:
Instagram reimagined as a club to show off your food in medieval times.
A play about the life of Steve Irwin his love for crocs and journey to fame
The Corona Virus happens instead of the Great Plague of London in 1662.
Kim Kardashian as a celebrity robot set in the year 3000.
4
Which of the following is NOT a Brechtian quote?
"Never lose yourself on the stage. Always act in your own person."
"Do not fear death so much, but rather the inadequate life"
"What is robbing a bank compared with founding a bank?"
"Art is not a mirror held up to reality but a hammer with which to shape it
5
Brecht called his audiences "spectators"and expected them to watch and be involved and thinking of the play, like sport
True
False
6
Brecht used music to neutralise emotion, or cancel it out. What are examples of this?
A full orchestral performance as a child plays carefully with her toys.
Commedic music being played as a character is strangled to death.
A harp playing gently as two characters argue loudly.
Comedic violin twangs as two characters kiss gently.
7
Brecht was one of the first practitioners to have actors read the stage directions out loud.
True
False
8
Historification/Historication means reimagining a current event in a different setting, ie the past, future, new country
False
True
9
Brecht didn't make use of song or dance or poetry in his work, he stuck to character's staying in character.
True
False
10
Which of the following is NOT a convention of Epic Theatre?
Lights, behind the scenes actors and staging are exposed and visable
Actors perform realistic characters with psychological depth
Actors directly address the audience and can speak as a chorus
Actors use signs or placards with meanings
11
Brecht liked to emotionally invested in a character, rather than the meaning or overall message of the play.
False
True
12
Epic Theatre actors should perform in a presentation, non-realistic style that is exaggerated and two-dimensional.
False
True
13
Like Jesus, Brecht enjoyed using parables in his stories to reflect real life. What are examples of parables?
The fairytale of little red riding hood
The Lion King on Broadway
The parable of the lost sheep
The parable of the good samaritan
14
Brecht's focus was always the society in the play, groups of characters rather than individuals.
True
False
15
What was NOT a convention of Brecht's use of costumes?
They were partial and symbolic, representing a type of character.
They represented not just one character, but a chorus or group of people.
They were detailed and showed exactly who the individual character was.
Actors could change costumes in front of audience to become new characters.
16
What is the meaning of the word "gestus", as used by Brecht?
A realistic, detailed performance with full actor immersion in character.
The gestures used by an actor, particularly with their hands.
The full body movement of a two-dimensional character, not realistic.
The mind of an actor, considering a role.
17
Which non-linear structures did Brecht use in his plays?
Flash backs
Unrelated scenes happening elsewhere at the same time.
Naturalistic long scenes
Flash forwards
18
How did Bertolt Brecht want his audiences to respond to his plays?
He wanted them to be motivated to make change in society.
He wanted them to enjoy the energy of the actors onstage.
He wanted them to remember that they were watching a play the whole time.
The wanted them to feel weird and removed from the play.
19
What are set/sceneographic choices that were found in Epic theatre?
Open white light to limit audience emotion
Screen projection to create a response from audience
Use of placards and signs with real information and quotes cause thinking
Clearly exposed industrial ramps/ladders/rails/lighting
20
Brecht only made use of linear narratives, that flowed in logical sequence, real time.
True
False
21
"Forces" refers to the political, social, economic, religious, personal and other events and happenings in a time period
True
False
22
Audiences could often see musicians playing instruments onstage clearly, not hiding, not even in character, like a gig.
True
False
23
Which type of ideology was Brecht most interested in?
Christianity.
Marxism.
Communism.
Feminism.
24
After seeing a Brecht play back in the day, you would probably feel:
Devastated that your fav character had died/didn't marry their soulmate
Confused and annoyed
Inspired and ready to achieve your dreams
Ready to talk to everyone about the injustice and dysfunction of society
25
Which time period and country was Brecht most active during?
1940-1950, Germany
1910-1920 Sweden
1926-1933, Germany
1970-1980, Sweden
26
Brecht's theatre can be described as political, because:
It encouraged the audience to make changes in society and question systems
It encouraged politicians to become actors.
Brecht used to be a politician and understood politics well.
He was anti-social and didn't like politics
27
Brecht had to flee Germany when Hitler rose to power, because he had parodied Hitler and had his life threatened.
False
True
28
Marxism suggests workers "own" their own work, instead of working for companies. Wealth should be easier to access/fair
False
True
29
Actors would always have individual character names and never be grouped together as one character chorus.
False
True
30
Episodic structure can be be defined as:
Epic theatre plays.
Scenes that link meaningfully together, very clearly in linear structure.
Short, stand-alone scenes that may or may not be related to other scenes.
Long, flowing scenes that unfold in real time as the audience experiences.
31
Epic Theatre gets its name from the huge, detailed sets and props features onstage.
False
True
32
The term "didactic" means that a play has a message that makes the audience feel good.
True
False
33
Which metaphor best explains Brecht's"alienation effect"?
An old friend that you used to know well but now longer know anything about
An old friend you've never really known and have always wondered about.
An old friend you have always remained close to.
An old friend who annoys you and you want to get rid of them.
34
An example of historification would be reimagining Donald Trump as a Pharoh in ancient Egypt.
True
False
35
Brecht liked to confuse/shock his audience by performing in proscenium arch theatres, which were mostly used for realism
True
False
36
Brecht wanted his audiences to be surprised by his work and constantly reminded they are watching a play.
False
True
37
"Lehrstücke" is a German term that means the same thing as "didactic" - a learning play, or a play that educates.
True
False
38
Which of the following is NOT a didactic play?
A play about the plight of refugees coming to Australia.
A play about a young couple who fall out of love.
A play about Donald Trump's rise to power and devious behaviour.
A play about a man who falls in love with a mermaid, but is eaten.
39
Which of the following is a convention of Epic Theatre?
Actors can play multiple roles and address the audience directly.
Realistic, detailed sets and props.
Actors play one character in detail with psychological depth.
Actors research their character prior to performance and write profiles.
40
Brecht was very interested in classism, the differences between classes of the rich and the poor.
True
False
41
Brecht was a fan of many other performance styles, and used conventions of them in his plays. Which ones?
Ballet
Cabaret
Balinese dance
Live music
42
Brecht loved theatre of realism.
True
False
43
Characters seemed distant and hard to connect to by audience. What are some examples of character names in Epic Theatre?
The Woman
The CEO.
Jennifer Smith.
Soldiers
44
If you questioned society, felt anger or concern at consumerism and capitalism, injustice or povetry, Brecht was pleased
True
False
45
Epic Theatre was created by which theatre practitioner:
Constantine Stanislavski
Rudolf Laban
Jerzy Grotowski
Bertolt Brecht
