1. In "The Alchemical Theater," Artaud writes, "All true alchemists know that the alchemical symbol is a _____ as the theater is a ______.
(a) Mirage.
(b) Smokescreen.
(c) Mirror.
(d) Art.

2. Artaud believes that theater should be the art of creating a higher meaning that cannot be what?
(a) Vilified.
(b) Glorified.
(c) Repeated.
(d) Abandoned.

3. Artaud writes that true theater arises out of an organized what?
(a) Lie.
(b) Anarchy.
(c) Suspension of disbelief.
(d) Structure.

4. Artaud claims in his first manifesto that Occidental theater should look at _____ theater for inspiration.
(a) Mexican.
(b) African.
(c) American.
(d) Oriental.

5. The biggest obstacle standing in the way of a complete and fundamental renewal of the art of theater is the respect and admiration that we have for the what?
(a) Music.
(b) Classic texts.
(c) Directors.
(d) Actors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Describing the Balinese theater, Artaud writes, "And there is in the truly terrifying look of their devil (probably Tibetan) a striking similarity to the look of a certain ______ in our own remembrance."

2. Artaud believes that in its current, Occidental interpretation, theater is limited to mimicking what through scripted dialogues?

3. Of what does Artaud say needs not to change before theater is renewed, but the reverse is true?

4. What two organs are the most affected and atrophied by the plague?

5. The "gold" of the theater evokes in the spirit what, according to Artaud?

(see the answer key)

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