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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gross tell himself to rationalize his decision in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) That Ballas was right.
(b) That he could better serve the company in his new position.
(c) That he was too weak to resist it.
(d) That he had no choice.

2. What does Gross' new position in Act 2, Scene 8 represent in the overall arch of the plot?
(a) His gradual return to power.
(b) His value to the company.
(c) Ballas' intimidation of him.
(d) His influence within the company.

3. Who does the clerk's questions impress?
(a) Gross.
(b) Hana.
(c) Ballas.
(d) Lear.

4. Gross tells Maria that his current situation is a result of what?
(a) Bad luck.
(b) Trusting too much and giving in.
(c) His lack of intelligence.
(d) His inability to deal with life.

5. What issue does Ballas tell Gross still needs to be addressed in the last scene of the play?
(a) Unauthorized purchases.
(b) Insubordination.
(c) Misuse of company property.
(d) Communication efficiency.

Short Answer Questions

1. in Act 1, Scene 5, what does Lear attempt to illustrate about Ptydepe?

2. At what state is Ptydepe left in at the end of Act 2, Scene 8?

3. What do Stroll and Savant remark about Maria?

4. Gross is being intentionally forced to lose more of what?

5. Hypothetically, the use of Ptydepe could remove what from the office?

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