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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The character of Lear was given the name as a possible reference to what?
(a) A type of look.
(b) A famous opera.
(c) A philosopher.
(d) A Shakespearean play.

2. Hypothetically, the use of Ptydepe could remove what from the office?
(a) Waste of paper for multiple memos.
(b) Misunderstanding in inter-office communications.
(c) A number of positions.
(d) The need to speak.

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

4. Which phrase best describes the clerk's actions?
(a) Admirable.
(b) Selfish.
(c) Sucking up.
(d) Ignorant.

5. 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) They purchased the wrong type of log book.
(c) The expense wasn't officially authorized.
(d) The book is too expensive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Stroll?

2. What does Gross tell himself to rationalize his decision in Act 1, Scene 4?

3. What is further illustrated in Scene 2?

4. What does Gross offer during his argument with Ballas?

5. What is Gross searching for throughout Act 1, Scene 3?

(see the answer key)

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