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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Statement of Principles.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Grotowski states in "American Encounter", "In this country I have observed a certain external _____ which is part of your daily mask."
(a) Frigidity.
(b) Hostility.
(c) Friendliness.
(d) Coldness.

2. The first statement in "Statement of Principles" asserts that the "rhythm of life in modern civilization is characterized by pace, tension," and a feeling of _____.
(a) Peace.
(b) Doom.
(c) Glory.
(d) Rage.

3. Who built his methods on the spontaneity of daily life, according to Grotowski in "The Actor's Technique"?
(a) Meyerhold.
(b) Stanislavski.
(c) Brecht.
(d) Artaud.

4. The second set of exercises in "Actor's Training (1959 - 1962)" are "Exercises to loosen up the muscles and the _____."
(a) Vertical column.
(b) Creative spirit.
(c) Mind.
(d) Voice.

5. What does Grotowski begin with in "Actor's Training (1966)"?
(a) Floor work.
(b) Jumping exercises.
(c) Vocal exercises.
(d) Animal exercises.

Short Answer Questions

1. The body should appear how in the warm-up exercises from "Actor's Training (1959 - 1962)"?

2. Grotowski claims in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1) that there is not a contradiction between inner technique and _____.

3. Who conducted the interview for "Theatre is an Encounter"?

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

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

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