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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Grotowski say is as important in the education of the actor as it is to a pianist or dancer?
(a) Talent.
(b) Age.
(c) Psychology.
(d) Looks.

2. The first explanation of the "Shoulderstand exercises" is _____.
(a) How to jump.
(b) How to stand.
(c) How to fall.
(d) How to relax.

3. Grotowski says in "American Encounter", that "we cannot hide our personal, essential things--even if they are _____."
(a) Impulses.
(b) Ugly.
(c) Sins.
(d) Scary.

4. The one absolute rule Grotowski cites in "Actor's Training (1966)" is that what must come first, then vocal expression?
(a) Bodily activity.
(b) Memory.
(c) Emotion.
(d) Thought.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Grotowski say that plays in book form should be called in "Theatre is an Encounter"?

2. Where did Grotowski reset "Akropolis"?

3. Grotowski states in "Theatre is an Encounter" that the characters of the Odyssey are still actual because there are still _____.

4. Part VI of "Actor's Training (1959 - 1962)" are exercises involving _____.

5. What exercise from "Actor's Training (1966)" starts with the pupil walking around and singing while Grotowski lies on the floor next to him?

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