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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Dr Faustus: Textual Montage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Grotowski states in "Theatre is an Encounter" that he gravitates toward the great romantic poets of Poland, but also to the works of Calderon and _____.
(a) Socrates.
(b) Marlowe.
(c) Homer.
(d) Shakespeare.

2. What does Grotowski define as "the ability to concentrate in a particular theatrical way and can be attained with a minimum of good-will"?
(a) Connection.
(b) Hypnosis.
(c) Trance.
(d) Focus.

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

4. Where did Grotowski reset "Akropolis"?
(a) A scientist's laboratory.
(b) A dirt road.
(c) A concentration camp.
(d) A military prison.

5. "Akropolis: Treatment of the Text" was written by the literary adviser to The Laboratory, named _____.
(a) Ludwik Grotowski.
(b) Ludwik Flaszen.
(c) Michael Sosnowski.
(d) T.K. Wiewioroswki.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Grotowski say theorized that the theatre should be a synthesis of all the arts?

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

4. The technique of the "courtesan actor" is _____.

5. Whose rhythm exercises does Grotowski find most important?

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