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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Statement of Principles.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Grotowski points out in all of his lessons in "Actor's Training (1966)" that _____ must be excluded in the exercises.
(a) Thought.
(b) Connection.
(c) Gravity.
(d) Feeling.

2. To the average theatregoer, the theatre is first and foremost a what, according to Grotowski?
(a) Improvement.
(b) Entertainment.
(c) Art.
(d) Beauty.

3. In Scene 4 of "Dr. Faustus", Faustus describes his struggle between theology and magic as represented by an owl and a _____.
(a) Monkey.
(b) Donkey.
(c) Canary.
(d) Wolf.

4. Grotowski states in "American Encounter" that "if we hid the things that function in our personal lives, you may be sure that our _____."
(a) Actions.
(b) Art.
(c) Creativity.
(d) Thoughts.

5. What does Grotowski begin with in "Actor's Training (1966)"?
(a) Floor work.
(b) Vocal exercises.
(c) Animal exercises.
(d) Jumping exercises.

Short Answer Questions

1. "American Encounter" was an interview during the time Grotowski was leading a workshop at _____.

2. What does Grotowski write that one must fight against when watching plays inspired by "Brecht theory?"

3. The body should appear how in the warm-up exercises from "Actor's Training (1959 - 1962)"?

4. Who based his work with actors on discipline and exterior formation?

5. In Scene 17 of Grotowski's "Dr. Faustus", Faustus is transported to the Vatican by what?

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