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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. What act and scene in the original script of "Dr. Faustus" does Grotowski's version begin with?
(a) Act 5, Scene 1.
(b) Act 3, Scene 1.
(c) Act 5, Scene 2.
(d) Act 4, Scene 3.

2. Grotowski's "holy actor" does not sell his body but _____ .
(a) Destroys it.
(b) Represses it.
(c) Sacrifices it.
(d) Retains it.

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

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

5. The two fundamental elements that define theatre to Grotowski are the actor and the _____.
(a) Designer.
(b) Director.
(c) Audience.
(d) Text.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The word "actress" and _____ were once synonymous.

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the different meanings of "theatre" in "The Theatre's New Testament"?

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

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

4. How do Grotowski's theories play out in the performances of "The Constant Prince"?

5. What does Grotowski write of the "life-mask" in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1)?

6. Describe the different "encounters" which take place in the theatre. What does "encounter" mean?

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

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

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

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

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