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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Stroll tell Gross is necessary in order to prevent any further individualism?
(a) The mandatory number of hours a worker is required to work.
(b) The restriction of any worker leaving the office.
(c) The authorization of all future purchases.
(d) The authorization for all Ptydepe translations.

3. What does Gross carry with him throughout Scene 2?
(a) The new log book.
(b) A roll.
(c) The memorandum.
(d) A pen and paper.

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

5. As a reflection of bureaucracy, what kind of explanation do the higher-ups provide for the creation of Ptydepe?
(a) A complicated one.
(b) A straightforward one.
(c) A brief one.
(d) A nonexistent one.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ballas constantly look to Pillar for?

2. What point is the author trying to make by having Hana make separate trips for food?

3. Where does Scene 2 take place?

4. What is still in its infancy and talked about as if it were a baby?

5. What does Gross give Ballas and Pillar?

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