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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through American Encounter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Grotowski claim to feel when asked, "What is the origin of your experimental theatre productions?"
(a) Eager.
(b) Impatient.
(c) Hesitant.
(d) Happy.

2. What form of theatre is based around improvised scenarios, which Grotowski cites in "The Theatre's New Testament"?
(a) Greek theatre.
(b) Mime.
(c) Commedia dell'Arte.
(d) Performance art.

3. Grotowski says in "American Encounter" that the third thing one could consider "ethical" is the problem of _____.
(a) Prejudice.
(b) Process and result.
(c) Laughter.
(d) Emotion.

4. What does Grotowski say that he and his actors are trying to avoid in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1)?
(a) Eclecticism.
(b) Progress.
(c) Avant-garde.
(d) Tradition.

5. Who wrote the preface to "Towards a Poor Theatre"?
(a) Lans Sosnowski.
(b) Jerzy Grotowski.
(c) Peter Brook.
(d) Samuel Beckett.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Technique of the Voice" in "Actor's Training (1959 - 1962)", Grotowski begins with _____.

2. Section B of "Actor's Training (1959 - 1962)" are based upon the work of _____.

3. What part of the body does Grotowski call the "center of expression" in "Actor's Training (1966)"?

4. Grotowski states in "He Wasn't Entirely Himself" that the paradox of Artaud is that he presented no what?

5. What is the name of the institute discussed in "Methodical Exploration"?

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