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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gross rumored to be using inappropriately?
(a) A rubber stamp.
(b) Company funds.
(c) His authority.
(d) The company vehicle.

2. What is it about the letter that automatically irritates Gross?
(a) It is not addressed to him.
(b) It is extremely long.
(c) It is written in a condescending tone.
(d) It is written in an unknown language.

3. What is further illustrated in Scene 2?
(a) The dislike between Gross and Ballas.
(b) The tension between Ballas and Pillar.
(c) The foolishness of Ptydepe.
(d) The eating habits of Hana.

4. What habit does Hana have that prevents her from doing work?
(a) She is always late.
(b) She talks too much.
(c) She combs her hair.
(d) She asks too many questions.

5. What is the clerk's name in Scene 2?
(a) Pinky.
(b) Knuckle.
(c) Toe.
(d) Thumb.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lear take a great deal of time to do?

2. As a reflection of bureaucracy, what kind of explanation do the higher-ups provide for the creation of Ptydepe?

3. What does the clerk's character symbolize?

4. What does Gross give Ballas and Pillar?

5. Which phrase best describes the clerk's actions?

(see the answer key)

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