1. In Scene 19 of "Dr. Faustus", Faustus performs miracles at the palace of whom?
(a) Emperor Charles V.
(b) King Marcel I.
(c) Emperor Richard V.
(d) King Richard II.

2. Where did Grotowski reset "Akropolis"?
(a) A scientist's laboratory.
(b) A concentration camp.
(c) A dirt road.
(d) A military prison.

3. What act and scene in the original script of "Dr. Faustus" does Grotowski's version begin with?
(a) Act 5, Scene 1.
(b) Act 5, Scene 2.
(c) Act 4, Scene 3.
(d) Act 3, Scene 1.

4. Who developed a system of synthesis that Grotowski adopted for the actor?
(a) Vanslav.
(b) Chariknov.
(c) Kritinkov.
(d) Vakhtanghov.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Theatre's New Testament," Grotowski says, "The elaboration of artificiality is a question of _____ - sounds and gestures - which evoke associations in the psyche of the audience."

2. What training techniques of oriental theatre does Grotowski implement?

3. Faustus is considered not only a saint but also _____.

4. What does Grotowski compare the text to in "Theatre is an Encounter"?

5. What did the actors wear in the production of "Akropolis"?

(see the answer key)

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