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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Actor's Training (1966).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The description of Grotowski's production of "The Constant Prince" compares it to what Rembrandt painting?
(a) "Anatomy of Dr. Rialdo."
(b) "Anatomy of St. Margaret."
(c) "Anatomy of Rosa Lione."
(d) "Anatomy of Dr. Tulp."

2. What director proposed an autonomous theatre "vis-à-vis literature," according to Grotowski in "Theatre is an Encounter"?
(a) Meyerhold.
(b) Stanislavski.
(c) Chekhov.
(d) Artaud.

3. In Scene 17 of Grotowski's "Dr. Faustus", Faustus is transported to the Vatican by what?
(a) An eagle.
(b) A rowboat.
(c) Two dragons.
(d) A ship.

4. Who did Artaud write a letter to which said, "I am not entirely myself?"
(a) Johann Racine.
(b) Pierre Viteret.
(c) Jacques Molière.
(d) Jacques Riviere.

5. The one absolute rule Grotowski cites in "Actor's Training (1966)" is that what must come first, then vocal expression?
(a) Bodily activity.
(b) Emotion.
(c) Thought.
(d) Memory.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Polish Romantic poet transcribed the version of "The Constant Prince" which Grotowski produced?

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

3. What does Grotowski compare his work with actors to, as opposed to that of the artist or the scientist in "The Theatre's New Testament"?

4. In Scene 19 of "Dr. Faustus", Faustus performs miracles at the palace of whom?

5. In Scene 2 of "Dr. Faustus", who announces that his master is about to die?

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