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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. Who receives an A, scoring better than Gross, on their knowledge of Ptydepe?
(a) Stroll.
(b) Ballas.
(c) Thumb.
(d) Hana.

2. What does Gross give Ballas and Pillar?
(a) Cash.
(b) A money order.
(c) An I.O.U.
(d) A check.

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

4. What point is the author trying to make by having Hana make separate trips for food?
(a) They don't have money in the budget for a new log book, but there is money for food.
(b) She is always hungry.
(c) She is wasting time, but no one realizes it.
(d) Gross has no control over her.

5. What is the goal of the higher-ups in explaining the necessity for Ptydepe?
(a) To cause tension between the workers.
(b) To justify something that is obviously senseless.
(c) To help the workers understand it better.
(d) To change the company's policy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ballas point out is in control of Ptydepe?

2. What does Gross finally concede to do in Act 1, Scene 4?

3. What is further illustrated in Scene 2?

4. The parallels Havel draws in Act 1, Scene 4 are between Ballas and what?

5. Who does the clerk's questions impress?

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