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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 9, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 9, how many translations does Stroll say he has done?
(a) None.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

2. According to Lear, how is the best way to learn Ptydepe?
(a) With unshakeable faith.
(b) By speaking it every day.
(c) Slowly.
(d) With an abandonment of English.

3. What is Gross searching for throughout Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Rolls.
(b) Milk.
(c) His coffee.
(d) His cigarettes.

4. Hypothetically, the use of Ptydepe could remove what from the office?
(a) Misunderstanding in inter-office communications.
(b) Waste of paper for multiple memos.
(c) A number of positions.
(d) The need to speak.

5. The parallels Havel draws in Act 1, Scene 4 are between Ballas and what?
(a) Hypocrisy.
(b) Incompetence.
(c) Irrational thinking.
(d) Bureaucracy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gets quizzed along with Gross on their knowledge of Ptydepe?

2. Why does the Department of Authentication refuse to authenticate the new log book?

3. What does Ballas constantly look to Pillar for?

4. What do the other bureaucrats sense about Ballas?

5. The irony of the events in Acct 1, Scene 5 is that Gross' lack of knowledge prevents him from gaining what?

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