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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gross trying to get accomplished in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He is trying to get the memorandum translated.
(b) He is trying to get the new log book authenticated.
(c) He is trying to get back to his office.
(d) He is trying to get the books balanced.

2. What is Gross' main concern that leads him to become angry in Act 1, Scene 6?
(a) The abuse of power that Ballas is showing.
(b) The complicated process of getting a translation.
(c) The stupidity of Ptydepe.
(d) The unfair treatment of Maria.

3. 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?
(a) Helena reprimands Ballas for his actions.
(b) Maria hands him the cigar box.
(c) Stroll and Savant admit that Ptydepe is useless.
(d) Ballas admits his lack of leadership qualities.

4. Who is the only student Lear is lecturing during Act 2, Scene 8?
(a) Pillar.
(b) Thumb.
(c) Gross.
(d) Ballas.

5. What is the goal of the higher-ups in explaining the necessity for Ptydepe?
(a) To cause tension between the workers.
(b) To help the workers understand it better.
(c) To justify something that is obviously senseless.
(d) To change the company's policy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What indicates the author's symbolic use of metaphors?

2. What is still in its infancy and talked about as if it were a baby?

3. What does George, the Staff Watcher, do that upsets Gross and causes him to leave the room?

4. What does the clerk's character symbolize?

5. Which phrase best describes the clerk's actions?

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