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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 reveals his location.
(b) He begins speaking in Ptydepe.
(c) He refuses to give him authorization.
(d) He threatens him with termination.

2. Why is Savant "unable" to offer Gross any coffee?
(a) They aren't drinking any.
(b) There isn't enough.
(c) They tell him it tastes horrible.
(d) Gross drinks too much already.

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

4. What indicates the author's symbolic use of metaphors?
(a) The setting.
(b) Gross' quest for information.
(c) Helena's mysterious actions.
(d) The names of the characters.

5. Who receives an A, scoring better than Gross, on their knowledge of Ptydepe?
(a) Ballas.
(b) Thumb.
(c) Hana.
(d) Stroll.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gross trying to get accomplished in Act 1, Scene 3?

2. In a broader interpretation, what is the one thing that bureaucracy relies on to keep its power?

3. What is the overall point that Havel is making in Act 1, Scene 5?

4. Hypothetically, the use of Ptydepe could remove what from the office?

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

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