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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Constant Prince, and He Wasn't Entirely Himself, and Methodical Exploration.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Grotowski claim to feel when asked, "What is the origin of your experimental theatre productions?"
(a) Happy.
(b) Impatient.
(c) Hesitant.
(d) Eager.

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

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

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

5. When did the interview for "Theatre is an Encounter" take place?
(a) 1967.
(b) 1969.
(c) 1965.
(d) 1960.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who played the role of the King in Grotowski's production of "The Constant Prince"?

2. Who is the author of "Akropolis"?

3. Who wrote the original script of "Dr. Faustus"?

4. What does "he who once dreamed of becoming a playwright" usually end up as, according to Grotowski?

5. Whom does the Angel struggle with in "Akropolis"?

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