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

2. What is the name of Grotowski's school?
(a) Theatre of Cruelty.
(b) The Box.
(c) The Laboratory.
(d) The Actor's Studio.

3. 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.

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

5. Who wrote "Akropolis"?
(a) Wyspianski.
(b) Calderon.
(c) Kalidasa.
(d) Grotowski.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose rhythm exercises does Grotowski find most important?

2. 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"?

3. What does "he who once dreamed of becoming a playwright" usually end up as, according to Grotowski?

4. What does Grotowski say is as important in the education of the actor as it is to a pianist or dancer?

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

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