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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Theatre's New Testament.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the phrase, "Primum non nocere" mean?
(a) First, do not harm.
(b) Harm is epidemic.
(c) Black as night.
(d) Always at night.

2. What does Grotowski refer to contemporary theatre, or "synthetic theatre" as in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1)?
(a) Rich Theatre.
(b) Artsy Theatre.
(c) Contemporary Theatre.
(d) Modern Theatre.

3. The word "actress" and _____ were once synonymous.
(a) Courtesan.
(b) Clown.
(c) Chorus.
(d) Mime.

4. The two fundamental elements that define theatre to Grotowski are the actor and the _____.
(a) Audience.
(b) Text.
(c) Director.
(d) Designer.

5. Grotowski claims in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1) that there is not a contradiction between inner technique and _____.
(a) Psychic ability.
(b) Artifice.
(c) Physics.
(d) Breathing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose rhythm exercises does Grotowski find most important?

2. Who does Grotowski say asked the key methodological questions of acting in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1)?

3. The technique of the "holy actor" is _____.

4. Whose investigations of extroversive and introversive reactions are incorporated into Grotowski's system?

5. Grotowski claims in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1) that his productions are detailed investigations of the _____ relationship.

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