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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. Who played the role of the King in Grotowski's production of "The Constant Prince"?
(a) Antoni Jaholkowski.
(b) Ryszard Cieslak.
(c) Ludwik Flaszen.
(d) Stanislaw Scierski.

2. Grotowski states in "Theatre is an Encounter" that the characters of the Odyssey are still actual because there are still _____.
(a) Warriors.
(b) Pirates.
(c) Pilgrims.
(d) Heroes.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What act and scene in the original script of "Dr. Faustus" does Grotowski's version begin with?

2. Whom is Faustus arguing with in the opening scene of Grotowski's production?

3. Who is the author of "Akropolis"?

4. "He Wasn't Entirely Himself" was an article originally published when?

5. In "The Theatre's New Testament," Grotowski says that it is "far less risky to be Mr. Smith all one's life than to be" _____.

(see the answer key)

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