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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Skara Speech.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "Technique of the Voice" in "Actor's Training (1959 - 1962)", Grotowski begins with _____.
(a) Dialect.
(b) Respiration.
(c) Articulation.
(d) Carrying power.

3. What British director does Grotowski cite as challenging the theories of Artaud in "He Wasn't Entirely Himself"?
(a) Peter Brook.
(b) Brecht.
(c) Chekhov.
(d) Paul Lancaster.

4. Grotowski states in "The Actor's Technique" that it is a fact that children, animals, and people who are close to nature breathe _____.
(a) With tension.
(b) Shallowly.
(c) Abdominally.
(d) With relaxation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Grotowski states in "Skara Speech" that memories are always _____.

2. What director proposed an autonomous theatre "vis-à-vis literature," according to Grotowski in "Theatre is an Encounter"?

3. Who is Grotowski's collaborator and observer in "Actor's Training (1966)"?

4. Whose rhythm exercises does Grotowski find most important?

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

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