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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. How does Stroll exit in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Slowly.
(b) Involuntarily.
(c) Suddenly.
(d) Angrily.

2. Gross is being intentionally forced to lose more of what?
(a) His responsibility.
(b) His earnings.
(c) His independence of thought.
(d) His employees.

3. What happens as Act 2, Scene 8 progresses?
(a) Lear becomes confused.
(b) Lear's student becomes confused.
(c) Ballas interrupts the lecture.
(d) Helena interrupts the lecture.

4. What kind of a party is going on in Act 1, Scene 6?
(a) A Birthday party.
(b) A promotion party.
(c) A retirement party.
(d) A Ptydepe party.

5. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 8, how is Lear's student answering the questions?
(a) Correctly.
(b) He is refusing to answer them.
(c) He is deliberately asking questions of his own.
(d) Incorrectly.

Short Answer Questions

1. As explained in the play, what is Ptydepe designed to reduce?

2. As a result of Gross' incorrect answers, what does Lear deny him?

3. The character of Lear was given the name as a possible reference to what?

4. Who passes through the lecture as Lear is talking?

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

(see the answer key)

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