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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Theatre is an Encounter, and Akropolis: Treatment of the Text.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who conducted the interview for "Theatre is an Encounter"?
(a) Denis Barbet.
(b) Mark Pintio.
(c) Naim Kattan.
(d) Sarah Sondheim.

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

3. What is at the core of theatre and performance, according to Grotowski in "Theatre is an Encounter"?
(a) The encounter.
(b) The beat.
(c) The conflict.
(d) The text.

4. What does Grotowski define as "not a collection of skills but an eradication of blocks?"
(a) Via negativa.
(b) The Method.
(c) Resistance training.
(d) Der negate.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the interview "The Theatre's New Testament" made?

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

3. Whom does Grotowski quote in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1) as saying, "Each technique leads to metaphysics"?

4. Where does the action of "Akropolis" take place in the text?

5. Who developed bio-mechanical training for the actor?

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