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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Grotowski write that one must fight against when watching plays inspired by "Brecht theory?"
(a) Anger.
(b) Boredom.
(c) Tears.
(d) Laughter.

2. Who is the critic whose review of "The Constant Prince" is contained in the book?
(a) Michael Cleauson.
(b) Josef Kelera.
(c) Josef Schwartz.
(d) Denis Robans.

3. In "The Theatre's New Testament", Grotowski asserts that the work at The Laboratory has nothing to do with _____.
(a) Science.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Aesthetics.
(d) Art.

4. In Scene 2 of "Dr. Faustus", who announces that his master is about to die?
(a) Minion.
(b) Firentgar.
(c) Wagner.
(d) Zygar.

5. What is the name of the institute discussed in "Methodical Exploration"?
(a) Bohr Institute.
(b) Ross Institute.
(c) Maht Institute.
(d) Bryg Institute.

6. Where does the action of "Akropolis" take place in the text?
(a) A prison.
(b) A ship.
(c) A Cracow cathedral.
(d) A Spanish cathedral.

7. Who wrote the preface to "Towards a Poor Theatre"?
(a) Lans Sosnowski.
(b) Samuel Beckett.
(c) Jerzy Grotowski.
(d) Peter Brook.

8. When was the interview "The Theatre's New Testament" made?
(a) 1962.
(b) 1964.
(c) 1972.
(d) 1980.

9. Who is the author of "Akropolis"?
(a) Wiewioroswki.
(b) Grotowski.
(c) Chekhov.
(d) Wyspianski.

10. Who played the role of the Constant Prince in Grotowski's production of "The Constant Prince"?
(a) Rena Mirecka.
(b) Ryszard Cieslak.
(c) Stanislaw Scierski.
(d) Antoni Jaholkowski.

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

12. The actor playing Dr. Faustus in Grotowski's "Dr. Faustus" is said to resemble _____.
(a) St. Christopher.
(b) St. Sebastian.
(c) St. Martin.
(d) St. Augustus.

13. In "He Wasn't Entirely Himself", Grotowski writes that _____ was compromised by his disciples.
(a) Plato.
(b) Chekhov.
(c) Sophocles.
(d) Stanislavski.

14. What do the people surrounding the Prince wear in "The Constant Prince"?
(a) Robes.
(b) Togas.
(c) Military uniforms.
(d) Gowns.

15. Who did Artaud write a letter to which said, "I am not entirely myself?"
(a) Jacques Riviere.
(b) Pierre Viteret.
(c) Jacques Molière.
(d) Johann Racine.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In Scene 17 of Grotowski's "Dr. Faustus", Faustus is transported to the Vatican by what?

4. "He Wasn't Entirely Himself" was an article originally published when?

5. When discussing poetry and myth, Grotowski cites the myth of _____ in "Theatre is an Encounter".

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