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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. In a broader interpretation, what is the one thing that bureaucracy relies on to keep its power?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) More bureaucracy.
(c) The support of the people.
(d) Money.

2. What does Helena's constant need for Maria to help her make coffee symbolize?
(a) That she is impatient.
(b) That the people who have power cannot do anything for themselves.
(c) That she really likes coffee.
(d) That she has no regard for Maria's time.

3. Where does the Staff Watcher watch from?
(a) The corner.
(b) The main office.
(c) A hole in the wall.
(d) The closet.

4. What is the clerk's name in Scene 2?
(a) Pinky.
(b) Knuckle.
(c) Thumb.
(d) Toe.

5. According to Lear, how is the best way to learn Ptydepe?
(a) By speaking it every day.
(b) Slowly.
(c) With unshakeable faith.
(d) With an abandonment of English.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Act 1, Scene 3 trying to illustrate about Gross?

2. Why is Savant "unable" to offer Gross any coffee?

3. What is Gross searching for throughout Act 1, Scene 3?

4. Gross is being intentionally forced to lose more of what?

5. What does the clerk's character symbolize?

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