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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What proposal does Ballas make to Gross in Act 2, Scene 9?
(a) To create a new language that will replace Ptydepe.
(b) To gather information to get Pillar fired.
(c) To work together to put the company back on track.
(d) To learn Ptydepe together.

3. What is significant about Ballas' order for Hana to go out and get the chocolates?
(a) He doesn't wait for her to ask permission to go.
(b) He doesn't ask if she wanted chocolates in the first place.
(c) Ballas doesn't even like chocolates.
(d) He doesn't offer any money to pay for them.

4. What is Act 1, Scene 3 trying to illustrate about Gross?
(a) He has no desire to learn Ptydepe.
(b) He is being kept out of the loop.
(c) He will have to rely on Maria from this point on.
(d) He is being deliberately given too much information at once.

5. What does Hana repeatedly ask Gross in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) If she can get some more milk.
(b) If she can have the authorization for Ptydepe lessons.
(c) If he knows where the new snack bar is located.
(d) If she can go to lunch.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Gross rumored to be using inappropriately?

3. What is Maria's reaction to Gross' reason for staying?

4. What reason does Gross give Maria for wanting to stay with the company?

5. One main point in Act 1, Scene 4 is to display that Ballas and the higher-ups are after power for what purpose?

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