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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In one exercise from "Actor's Training (1959 - 1962)", the actor is to jump onto a chair. Where does the jump come from in the body?
(a) Chest.
(b) Trunk.
(c) Legs.
(d) Head.

2. What color coat does the Prince wear in "The Constant Prince"?
(a) Blue.
(b) White.
(c) Red.
(d) Yellow.

3. What does Grotowski approach second in "Actor's Training (1966)"?
(a) Tiger.
(b) Animal exercises.
(c) Stimulation of the Voice.
(d) Floor work.

4. It is said in "Dr Faustus: Textual Montage" that if one wants sainthood, one must _____.
(a) Be burned at the stake.
(b) Accept God.
(c) Go against God.
(d) Defy the Devil.

5. The word "actress" and _____ were once synonymous.
(a) Chorus.
(b) Courtesan.
(c) Mime.
(d) Clown.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote the preface to "Towards a Poor Theatre"?

2. Who did Artaud write a letter to which said, "I am not entirely myself?"

3. Grotowski points out in all of his lessons in "Actor's Training (1966)" that _____ must be excluded in the exercises.

4. Whose work on "physical actions" is incorporated into Grotowski's system?

5. Whom is Faustus arguing with in the opening scene of Grotowski's production?

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