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

2. What does Gross interrupt at the start of Act 1, Scene 5?
(a) A conversation between Lear and Ballas.
(b) Lear's lecture.
(c) A meeting between Lear and Stroll.
(d) A board meeting called by Lear.

3. What is significant about the examples Lear uses for the word, "boo?"
(a) They describe an ambush or surprise, which symbolizes what Gross is experiencing.
(b) They describe the act of scaring someone who has been stealing, which symbolizes the Staff Watcher catching Gross earlier.
(c) They describe the act of trying to scare someone, which symbolizes Gross' intent earlier.
(d) They describe the act of crying, which symbolizes Gross' sorrow over his title loss.

4. What is Maria's reaction to Gross' new position?
(a) She congratulates him.
(b) She is disappointed.
(c) She is angry with him.
(d) She does not say anything.

5. What do the other bureaucrats sense about Ballas?
(a) His reliance on Pillar.
(b) His arrogance.
(c) His incompetence.
(d) His bureaucratic vulnerability.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action does Lear take as a result of his impatience in Act 2, Scene 8?

2. What is Gross' response when Ballas asks him about Ptydepe in Act 2, Scene 9?

3. What does Ballas announce to the group in Actc 2, Scene 10?

4. What does Hana inform Ballas the memo could possibly be?

5. What kind of a party is going on in Act 1, Scene 6?

(see the answer key)

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