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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Gross admits that he has always been more of a dreamer than what?
2. What symbolism of hope does Havel use at the end of Act 2, Scene 8?
3. Acknowledging the intent of the play, what does Havel feel should triumph over bureaucracy?
4. Who is the only student Lear is lecturing during Act 2, Scene 8?
5. What is Pillar's response when he is asked by Ballas if he knows Ptydepe?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Manipulation is one of the main weapons used against Gross throughout the entire play. Using several examples from the play, describe in detail how Gross is manipulated on a variety of different levels. What is the objective of the manipulation? Why is it effective? Overall, why is manipulation necessary to the way a bureaucratic system functions? How does the play illustrate the way manipulation can lead to control over someone?
Essay Topic 2
One of the writing techniques used by Havel is the repeated cycles he creates for the story. This is a way for an event or situation to be "recycled" in order to make a point. Describe in detail an example of how events were repeated for which characters. Were the events exactly the same as when they appeared originally in the play? If not, what was different about them? Why did Havel choose to make these changes? For each repeated event, also include the point Havel makes with it.
Essay Topic 3
As the play ends, there are two possible outcomes for Gross based on the decision he makes. Use the following format to present a case for both. Make sure to include examples from the play to support your cases.
1) First, explain why Gross' decision means that he will most likely never be able to make a difference at the company, and eventually might even stop trying altogether.
2) Second, explain why Gross' decision means that he will continue to fight from within the company, and eventually make a difference by stopping the bureaucracy, and gaining his independence in the process.
3) Finally, explain what will happen in your opinion. Which one of the above cases do you agree with and why?
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