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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through American Encounter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "He Wasn't Entirely Himself", Grotowski writes that _____ was compromised by his disciples.
(a) Plato.
(b) Sophocles.
(c) Stanislavski.
(d) Chekhov.

2. Grotowski states in "American Encounter", "In this country I have observed a certain external _____ which is part of your daily mask."
(a) Coldness.
(b) Hostility.
(c) Frigidity.
(d) Friendliness.

3. What does Grotowski say that plays in book form should be called in "Theatre is an Encounter"?
(a) Mise en scène.
(b) Dramatic literature.
(c) Theatre.
(d) Encounter.

4. Grotowski states in "Theatre is an Encounter" that he gravitates toward the great romantic poets of Poland, but also to the works of Calderon and _____.
(a) Marlowe.
(b) Shakespeare.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Homer.

5. Grotowski demands _____ in his classroom.
(a) Stimulation.
(b) Silence.
(c) Consideration.
(d) Enthusiasm.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the interview "The Theatre's New Testament" made?

2. "Akropolis: Treatment of the Text" was written by the literary adviser to The Laboratory, named _____.

3. What is the name of the cat Grotowski refers to when discussing associations in "Skara Speech"?

4. When was the interview in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1) first published?

5. What training techniques of oriental theatre does Grotowski implement?

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