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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. Who developed bio-mechanical training for the actor?
(a) Meyerhold.
(b) Beckett.
(c) Brecht.
(d) Stanislavski.

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

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

4. 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" _____.
(a) Rembrandt.
(b) Mozart.
(c) Van Gogh.
(d) Picasso.

5. What does Grotowski say is as important in the education of the actor as it is to a pianist or dancer?
(a) Psychology.
(b) Age.
(c) Looks.
(d) Talent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose work on "physical actions" is incorporated into Grotowski's system?

2. How does Grotowski claim to feel when asked, "What is the origin of your experimental theatre productions?"

3. What does the phrase, "Primum non nocere" mean?

4. What does Grotowski define as "not a collection of skills but an eradication of blocks?"

5. The two fundamental elements that define theatre to Grotowski are the actor and the _____.

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