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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. When was the interview "The Theatre's New Testament" made?
(a) 1964.
(b) 1972.
(c) 1980.
(d) 1962.

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

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

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

5. The technique of the "holy actor" is _____.
(a) Inductive.
(b) Transductive.
(c) Transcendent.
(d) Deductive.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Grotowski's "holy actor" does not sell his body but _____ .

3. Grotowski claims in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1) that there is not a contradiction between inner technique and _____.

4. When was the interview in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1) first published?

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

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