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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through II. Metaphysics and the Mise en Scène.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What form of the virus resulted in the deaths of more people than the previous plague?
(a) Oriental.
(b) African.
(c) American.
(d) Australian.

2. In what year was the original Le Theatre et son Double published?
(a) 1938.
(b) 1920.
(c) 1945.
(d) 1919.

3. Which form of the theater does Artaud admire in contrast to Occidental forms?
(a) Balinese.
(b) American.
(c) Italian.
(d) English.

4. Which filmmakers/performers does Artaud make reference to in "Metaphysics and Mise en Scene"?
(a) The Marx Brothers.
(b) Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin.
(c) Abbott and Costello.
(d) Lucy and Desi.

5. Artaud writes that Occidental theater is a theater of what?
(a) Poetics.
(b) Ritual.
(c) Imagery.
(d) Dialogue.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Preface, Artaud writes of his belief that "no matter how loudly we clamor for magic in our lives, we are really _____ of pursuing an existence entirely under its influence and sign."

2. Artaud comments that anything obsessive may be considered what?

3. Artaud suggests that in order to take language to a metaphysical level, it must be reduced to what?

4. Artaud writes in the Preface that "A civilized man judges and is judged according to his" what?

5. In the Preface, Artaud contends we must "break through ________ in order to touch life to create or recreate the theater."

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