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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Actor's Technique.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The description of Grotowski's production of "The Constant Prince" compares it to what Rembrandt painting?
(a) "Anatomy of Dr. Tulp."
(b) "Anatomy of St. Margaret."
(c) "Anatomy of Rosa Lione."
(d) "Anatomy of Dr. Rialdo."

2. What does Grotowski compare the text to in "Theatre is an Encounter"?
(a) A door.
(b) A prism.
(c) A field.
(d) A mirror.

3. In Scene 5 of Grotowski's "Dr. Faustus", Faustus talks to Cornelius and _____.
(a) Minese.
(b) Cyans.
(c) Valdes.
(d) Orestes.

4. The two fundamental elements that define theatre to Grotowski are the actor and the _____.
(a) Director.
(b) Text.
(c) Designer.
(d) Audience.

5. Grotowski claims in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1) that his productions are detailed investigations of the _____ relationship.
(a) Director-producer.
(b) Director-audience.
(c) Actor-director.
(d) Actor-audience.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting of Grotowski's "Dr. Faustus"?

2. It is the task of _____ to amplify the carrying power of sound emitted in the actor.

3. Grotowski's motto with which he starts his lessons is, "The essence of the theatre is the actor, his actions, and _____."

4. Where was "Dr Faustus: Textual Montage" first published as an article?

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

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