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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 does George, the Staff Watcher, do that upsets Gross and causes him to leave the room?
(a) He threatens him with termination.
(b) He begins speaking in Ptydepe.
(c) He reveals his location.
(d) He refuses to give him authorization.

2. Who is Stroll?
(a) Gross' boss.
(b) The CEO of the company.
(c) The new Accounting manager.
(d) The head of the Center.

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

4. What does Helena ask Maria to do with the bag of limes she is carrying?
(a) Empty the bag immediately.
(b) Put them down.
(c) Bring them to her.
(d) Pass the limes out to the people at the party.

5. What does Gross attempt to steal from Stroll's desk?
(a) A Ptydepe Dictionary.
(b) An authorization form.
(c) A piece of paper.
(d) A cigar.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Gross carry with him throughout Scene 2?

3. What does Helena's constant need for Maria to help her make coffee symbolize?

4. Who gets quizzed along with Gross on their knowledge of Ptydepe?

5. The larger metaphor for the clerk is a warning against what?

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