The Theater and Its Double Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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The Theater and Its Double Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through II. Metaphysics and the Mise en Scène.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what island does Artaud's metaphor of the plague take place?
(a) Indonesia.
(b) Monte Blanc.
(c) Greenland.
(d) Sardinia.

2. Where does Artaud say "there is no art: things are made for use."
(a) Mexico.
(b) Africa.
(c) Asia.
(d) America.

3. In the Preface, Artaud contends we must "break through ________ in order to touch life to create or recreate the theater."
(a) Performance.
(b) Language.
(c) Order.
(d) Reason.

4. Artaud writes that Occidental theater is a theater of what?
(a) Imagery.
(b) Dialogue.
(c) Poetics.
(d) Ritual.

5. Artaud comments that anything obsessive may be considered what?
(a) Black.
(b) Green.
(c) White.
(d) Red.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who had a prophetic dream about a plague destroying his city?

2. What two organs are the most affected and atrophied by the plague?

3. Artaud writes in the Preface that "A civilized man judges and is judged according to his" what?

4. What is the name of the ship in Artaud's metaphor of the plague?

5. What is the title of the painting which Artaud holds in great esteem in "Metaphysics and the Mise en Scene"?

(see the answer key)

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