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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. The actor playing Dr. Faustus in Grotowski's "Dr. Faustus" is said to resemble _____.
(a) St. Sebastian.
(b) St. Christopher.
(c) St. Augustus.
(d) St. Martin.

2. Who developed bio-mechanical training for the actor?
(a) Brecht.
(b) Beckett.
(c) Meyerhold.
(d) Stanislavski.

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

4. When was the interview in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1) first published?
(a) 1962.
(b) 1966.
(c) 1960.
(d) 1965.

5. Whom does Grotowski quote in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1) as saying, "Each technique leads to metaphysics"?
(a) Foucault.
(b) Heidegger.
(c) Beckett.
(d) Sartre.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color coat does the Prince wear in "The Constant Prince"?

2. What director proposed an autonomous theatre "vis-à-vis literature," according to Grotowski in "Theatre is an Encounter"?

3. Where did Grotowski reset "Akropolis"?

4. What does Grotowski say that he and his actors are trying to avoid in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1)?

5. What is at the core of theatre and performance, according to Grotowski in "Theatre is an Encounter"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the set, props, and audience location in "Akropolis".

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

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

4. How is the staging and costuming arranged in "The Constant Prince"?

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

6. What does Grotowski write of "rich theatre" in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1)?

7. What does Grotowski assert was Artaud's greatest contribution to the theatre?

8. How is the audience situated in Grotowski's "Dr. Faustus"? How is the Devil portrayed?

9. What does Grotowski write in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1) regarding experimental theatre, gimmicks, and tricks?

10. Describe what "trance" and "excess" are as described in "The Theatre's New Testament."

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