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

2. How does Grotowski claim to feel when asked, "What is the origin of your experimental theatre productions?"
(a) Hesitant.
(b) Impatient.
(c) Eager.
(d) Happy.

3. What training techniques of oriental theatre does Grotowski implement?
(a) Balinese Opera.
(b) Peking Opera.
(c) Mejing Opera.
(d) Thai Opera.

4. In "The Theatre's New Testament", Grotowski asserts that the work at The Laboratory has nothing to do with _____.
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Science.
(c) Art.
(d) Aesthetics.

5. Where does the action of "Akropolis" take place in the text?
(a) A Spanish cathedral.
(b) A prison.
(c) A ship.
(d) A Cracow cathedral.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Grotowski define as "the ability to concentrate in a particular theatrical way and can be attained with a minimum of good-will"?

3. Grotowski talks of catharsis in comparing how the audience feels for Creon versus _____.

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

5. Grotowski states in "Theatre is an Encounter" that the characters of the Odyssey are still actual because there are still _____.

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