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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is further illustrated in Scene 2?
(a) The tension between Ballas and Pillar.
(b) The foolishness of Ptydepe.
(c) The eating habits of Hana.
(d) The dislike between Gross and Ballas.

2. Who is revealed to be the person that authorized the use of Ptydepe?
(a) Gross.
(b) Hana.
(c) Ballas.
(d) Pillar.

3. Why does the Department of Authentication refuse to authenticate the new log book?
(a) They inform them that there will no longer be a need for a log book.
(b) The expense wasn't officially authorized.
(c) They purchased the wrong type of log book.
(d) The book is too expensive.

4. What is very interesting about the intentional way Havel presents the office?
(a) The characters come and go without asking permission.
(b) It only has one room.
(c) The purpose of the office is never stated.
(d) The positions of the characters are never stated.

5. What do the higher-ups apparently approve in return for the office using Ptydepe?
(a) A shorter work week.
(b) Raises for all the employees.
(c) A new snack bar.
(d) More vacation time.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ballas tell Gross that the log book needs to be replaced?

2. At the beginning of the play, what kind of letter does Gross receive?

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

4. Where does Scene 2 take place?

5. What overall theme does the author use the office to illustrate?

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