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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Scene 4 of "Dr. Faustus", Faustus describes his struggle between theology and magic as represented by an owl and a _____.
(a) Monkey.
(b) Wolf.
(c) Donkey.
(d) Canary.

2. What is the setting of Grotowski's "Dr. Faustus"?
(a) A graveyard.
(b) A castle.
(c) A monastery.
(d) A prison.

3. Whose rhythm exercises does Grotowski find most important?
(a) Stanislavski's.
(b) Delsarte's.
(c) Dullin's.
(d) Brecht's.

4. Who does Grotowski say theorized that the theatre should be a synthesis of all the arts?
(a) Kranikav.
(b) Brecht.
(c) Wagner.
(d) Stanislavski.

5. Grotowski states in "He Wasn't Entirely Himself" that the paradox of Artaud is that he presented no what?
(a) Questions.
(b) Method.
(c) Ideal.
(d) Theories.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Grotowski define as "not a collection of skills but an eradication of blocks?"

2. In "The Theatre's New Testament," Grotowski says, "The elaboration of artificiality is a question of _____ - sounds and gestures - which evoke associations in the psyche of the audience."

3. Where does the action of "Akropolis" take place in the text?

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

5. Faustus is considered not only a saint but also _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Grotowski reverse Faustus' intention in the last monologue of "Dr. Faustus"?

2. How does Grotowski reinterpret the theme of "Dr. Faustus"?

3. How is Dr. Faustus considered a saint and martyr in the play produced by Grotowski?

4. What is Grotowski's take on "artifice" and what does he define this as in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1)?

5. How does Grotowski describe the training at the Theatre Laboratory? What kind of actors does it produce?

6. How does Grotowski clarify the role of the written text in his theatre?

7. How does Grotowski describe Artaud's theories in "He Wasn't Entirely Himself"?

8. How does Grotowski's "Dr. Faustus" end?

9. Describe the costumes of "Akropolis". What do they contribute to the play's interpretation?

10. What reward can the "holy" actor hope to achieve for his work?

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