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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through VIII. The Theater of Cruelty (First Manifesto).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author of Occidental theater is replaced by what in Balinese theater?
(a) Mise en scene.
(b) Raison d'etre.
(c) Auteur de theatre.
(d) Metteur en scène.

2. 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) Classic texts.
(b) Directors.
(c) Actors.
(d) Music.

3. Writing of Balinese performances, Artaud notes that "Everything is thus regulated and impersonal; not a movement of the muscles, not the rolling of an eye but seem to belong to a kind of reflective ________ which controls everything and by means of which everything happens."
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Artistry.
(c) Science.
(d) Mechanization.

4. Where was the ship from that came to dock on the island of Artaud's metaphor?
(a) Beirut.
(b) Africa.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Istanbul.

5. Artaud claims that the lighting equipment now in use would no longer be what for the Theater of Cruelty?
(a) Realistic.
(b) Adequate.
(c) Abstract.
(d) Inspired.

Short Answer Questions

1. Artaud claims in his first manifesto that Occidental theater should look at _____ theater for inspiration.

2. What does Artaud say diminishes the value of the theater?

3. In Balinese theater, voice and speech are given an entirely new role, in part because the power of the director, or __________ of a play is absolute.

4. In the Balinese theater, which figure becomes a "manager of magic" or master of "sacred ceremonies"?

5. What does Artaud say serves as a copy, or double, of a life that does not exist?

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