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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ballas ask Gross at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) If he has any more rolls.
(b) If he received the authorization.
(c) If he is ready to be reasonable.
(d) If he can purchase an additional log book.

2. As explained in the play, what is Ptydepe designed to reduce?
(a) Clerical errors.
(b) Individuality.
(c) Subordination.
(d) A language barrier between employees.

3. What is the underlying message about Stroll's position?
(a) He is incompetent, yet his lack of experience goes undetected.
(b) His knowledge is used to represent power over others.
(c) He abuses his authority by making hasty decisions.
(d) He enjoys humiliating Gross.

4. Where does Act 1, Scene 3 take place?
(a) The Ptydepe Classroom.
(b) The Accounting Office.
(c) The Department of Authenticity.
(d) The Ptydepe Translation Center.

5. At the beginning of the play, what kind of letter does Gross receive?
(a) A late notice.
(b) A shipping invoice.
(c) A bill.
(d) A memorandum.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the Staff Watcher watch from?

2. What is Gross's new title?

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

4. According to Lear, how is the best way to learn Ptydepe?

5. Where does Scene 2 take place?

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