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Vclav Havel

The Memorandum Quiz

Václav Havel
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1)

What does Gross tell himself to rationalize his decision in Act 1, Scene 4? (from Act 1, Scene 4)

That he could better serve the company in his new position.
That he was too weak to resist it.
That Ballas was right.
That he had no choice.
2)

What does Ballas state that he has promised Gross? (from Act 2, Scene 12)

That he would resign.
That he wouldn't slack off.
That there would be no new language.
That he would meet with the higher-ups.
3)

What does Gross interrupt at the start of Act 1, Scene 5? (from Act 1, Scene 5)

Lear's lecture.
A meeting between Lear and Stroll.
A conversation between Lear and Ballas.
A board meeting called by Lear.
4)

Ballas and the higher-ups manipulate Gross in order to bring what to the company? (from Act 1, Scene 4)

A more efficient system.
Ptydepe.
Less paperwork.
Progress.
5)

What is the overall point that Havel is making in Act 1, Scene 5? (from Act 1, Scene 5)

Gross does not belong in Ptydepe class.
Ptydepe is a waste of time.
Gross has no idea that he is being manipulated.
Everyone is smarter than Gross.
6)

In Act 2, Scene 7What does Ballas need help with? (from Act 2, Scene 7)

Making coffee.
Translating a memo.
Finding the log book.
Cleaning Gross' desk out.
7)

What is happening offstage in the final scene of the play? (from Act 2, Scene 12)

There is a board meeting.
The Accounts Department is trying to reclaim their space.
The higher-ups are visiting.
There is another party.
8)

At the end of the play, what does Maria ask Gross if he can do for her? (from Act 2, Scene 12)

Leave the company with her.
Fire Ballas for his incompetence.
Reverse the decision made to fire her.
Confront the higher-ups.
9)

In Act 1, Scene 6, what is the one signal of hope that Gross does not see, symbolizing that he has lost all hope in his current situation? (from Act 1, Scene 6)

Ballas admits his lack of leadership qualities.
Helena reprimands Ballas for his actions.
Stroll and Savant admit that Ptydepe is useless.
Maria hands him the cigar box.
10)

What does Gross ask Lear to do for him in Act 1, Scene 5? (from Act 1, Scene 5)

Tell him where the next Ptydepe class is.
Help him get his former position back.
Translate the memo.
Help him learn Ptydepe.
11)

According to Maria, what is the key to winning a fight? (from Act 2, Scene 9, Part 2)

Being creative to overcome any weakness.
Doing whatever it takes, even if it means not fighting fairly.
Being stronger than what you are fighting.
Not backing down.
12)

What angers Ballas about Pillar's meetings? (from Act 2, Scene 7)

He doesn't know what they are about.
He feels they are unnecessary.
Pillar is ignoring his office responsibilities to attend them.
He feels they do not keep Pillar away long enough.
13)

What does Gross' lack of Ptydepe knowledge signal, according to Lear? (from Act 1, Scene 5)

That he is smarter than the rest of the class.
That he is not genuinely interested in learning Ptydepe.
That he deserved to be removed from his position.
That he should not be working for the company.
14)

What happens to take away from the power Gross thought he had at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 10? (from Act 2, Scene 10)

Ballas manipulates him again.
He backs down from his original intention as a result of Stroll's pressure.
His lack of self confidence overcomes him.
He is forced to accept the responsibility for Ptydepe's failure.
15)

The parallels Havel draws in Act 1, Scene 4 are between Ballas and what? (from Act 1, Scene 4)

Irrational thinking.
Hypocrisy.
Incompetence.
Bureaucracy.
16)

What proposal does Ballas make to Gross in Act 2, Scene 9? (from Act 2, Scene 9, Part 1)

To work together to put the company back on track.
To create a new language that will replace Ptydepe.
To learn Ptydepe together.
To gather information to get Pillar fired.
17)

What recurring item in the play does Gross hang up at the end of Act 2, Scene 10? (from Act 2, Scene 10)

His fire extinguisher.
The original memorandum.
His hat.
His coat.
18)

In a broader interpretation, what is the one thing that bureaucracy relies on to keep its power? (from Act 2, Scene 8)

Knowledge.
More bureaucracy.
The support of the people.
Money.
19)

Who receives an A from Lear for answering correctly in Act 2, Scene 11? (from Act 2, Scene 11)

Ballas.
Thumb.
Gross.
Stroll.
20)

Who does Maria tell Gross reported her, resulting in her being fired? (from Act 2, Scene 12)

Hana.
George.
Helena.
Pillar.
21)

What does Ballas manipulate Gross into admitting in Act 1, Scene 6? (from Act 1, Scene 6)

That he wants his former position back.
That he has no intention of learning Ptydepe.
His dislike for Stroll.
His guilt in being disrespectful, and misusing company funds and property.
22)

What does Gross give to Ballas at his request in Act 2, Scene 9? (from Act 2, Scene 9, Part 1)

A report.
A cigar.
Advice.
A bag of onions.
23)

What do Hana's continued repetitive trips to the store signify? (from Act 2, Scene 7)

She wishes Gross was her boss again.
She has no respect for Ballas.
Bureaucracy does not matter to regular people.
She is becoming more forgetful.
24)

What is the translated memo a protest of? (from Act 2, Scene 9, Part 1)

Ballas' attitude with other employees.
The removal of Gross from his previous position of authority.
The removal of the Accounts Department to make room for the Translation Center.
The lack of respect Helena is showing Maria.
25)

Where does Gross wish he could return to at the end of Acct 1, Scene 4? (from Act 1, Scene 4)

His childhood.
The Ptydepe Training Room.
His apartment.
Stroll's office.
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