Question 1

________ seeks to create a worldwide network of maximum productivity along the lines of high performance.&#10;A) intercultural performance&#10;B) transculturalism&#10;C) globalization&#10;D) The Olympics

Accepted Answer

Globalization seeks to create a worldwide network of maximum productivity along the lines of high performance by integrating economies, cultures, and governments.

Question 2

Applied performance is practiced in which of the following contexts?&#10;A) war zones&#10;B) prisons&#10;C) rural villages&#10;D) assisted living facilities&#10;E) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Applied performance can be practiced in different contexts including war zones, prisons, rural villages, and assisted living facilities. Therefore, the correct answer is E, all of the above.

Question 3

Who does Thomas Friedman cite as instigating the first great era of globalization?&#10;A) Mikhail Gorbachev&#10;B) Abraham Lincoln&#10;C) Christopher Columbus&#10;D) Gengis Khan

Accepted Answer

Thomas Friedman cites Christopher Columbus as instigating the first great era of globalization, marking the beginning of extensive exploration and trade between the Americas and Europe.

Question 4

How does Mark Danner describe terror?&#10;A) &#34;a horrible advertisement&#34;&#10;B) &#34;a terrible ideology&#34;&#10;C) &#34;a frightful irrelevance&#34;&#10;D) &#34;an awful engagement&#34;

Accepted Answer

Mark Danner describes terror as "a horrible advertisement" in his article "The Logic of Terror". He argues that terror is a form of communication used by extremist groups to spread fear and promote their ideology.

Question 5

What did Karlheinz Stockhausen call 'The Greatest Work of Art in the Entire Cosmos'?&#10;A) The Third Reich&#10;B) The Invasion of Iraq&#10;C) The Nuremberg Rallies&#10;D) The 9/11 attacks

Accepted Answer

Karlheinz Stockhausen referred to the 9/11 attacks as "The Greatest Work of Art in the Entire Cosmos," a statement that sparked considerable controversy. He later clarified that he meant this in a spiritual sense, not to glorify the act of terrorism.

Question 6

What does Schechner frame as globalism's 'signature performance'?&#10;A) The Oscars&#10;B) Civil War&#10;C) The US Presidential Elections&#10;D) The Olympics

Accepted Answer

Schechner frames the Olympics as globalism's 'signature performance'.

Question 7

How does Marvin Carlson define Peter Brook's Mahabarata?&#10;A) Intercultural&#10;B) Transcultural&#10;C) Pancultural&#10;D) Multicultural

Accepted Answer

Marvin Carlson defines Peter Brook's Mahabharata as transcultural, as it breaks down cultural barriers and incorporates elements from various cultures and traditions.

Question 8

Which of these roles does Suzanne Lacy not explicitly identify as a point on the artist's journey from Private to Public?&#10;A) Experiencer&#10;B) Activist&#10;C) Interpreter&#10;D) Analyst

Accepted Answer

Suzanne Lacy identifies roles such as Experiencer, Activist, and Analyst as points on the artist's journey from Private to Public, but does not explicitly identify the role of Interpreter in this context.

Question 9

When considering Guernica, what does Schechner see as the outcome of the 'ubiquitous cameras, the narrations and commentaries' that surround world events?&#10;A) Brechtian alienation&#10;B) Borgesian hyperrealism&#10;C) Platonic mimesis&#10;D) Dickian simulacra

Accepted Answer

Schechner sees the outcome of the 'ubiquitous cameras, the narrations and commentaries' that surround world events as Brechtian alienation. Brechtian alienation is a theatrical technique that aims to distance the audience from the action on stage, so that they can critically examine the play's themes and messages. Schechner believes that the constant bombardment of images and information about world events can have a similar effect, making it difficult for people to engage with the events in a meaningful way.

Deck 8: Global and Intercultural Performances