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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One main point in Act 1, Scene 4 is to display that Ballas and the higher-ups are after power for what purpose?
(a) To destroy Gross.
(b) For its own sake.
(c) To cause chaos.
(d) To benefit financially.

2. Where is Ballas located at the end of Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) His old desk.
(b) Strolls' office.
(c) Gross' desk.
(d) The break room.

3. What angers Ballas about Pillar's meetings?
(a) He doesn't know what they are about.
(b) Pillar is ignoring his office responsibilities to attend them.
(c) He feels they do not keep Pillar away long enough.
(d) He feels they are unnecessary.

4. What new position does Ballas offer Gross in Act 2, Scene 7?
(a) Director of Accounting.
(b) Head of the Department of Authentication.
(c) Staff Watcher.
(d) Gopher.

5. What does Maria encourage Gross to do in the second part of Act 2, Scene 9?
(a) Take over Ballas' position.
(b) Fight to prove his innocence.
(c) Resign from the company.
(d) Give her a promotion.

Short Answer Questions

1. In defense of Ptydepe, what does Ballas declare the new language is far more of than the current one?

2. What does Gross promise Maria in the second part of Act 2, Scene 9 that he will not do?

3. How does George categorize Maria's actions?

4. Why doesn't Hana understand Ptydepe?

5. What do the other bureaucrats sense about Ballas?

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