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