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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Gross fear if he does not agree to the switch?
(a) He will have a lawsuit filed against him.
(b) His career will be over.
(c) He will have to talk to the Staff Watcher again.
(d) He will be even further demoted.

4. What habit does Hana have that prevents her from doing work?
(a) She combs her hair.
(b) She is always late.
(c) She asks too many questions.
(d) She talks too much.

5. What is significant about the examples Lear uses for the word, "boo?"
(a) They describe the act of crying, which symbolizes Gross' sorrow over his title loss.
(b) They describe the act of trying to scare someone, which symbolizes Gross' intent earlier.
(c) They describe an ambush or surprise, which symbolizes what Gross is experiencing.
(d) They describe the act of scaring someone who has been stealing, which symbolizes the Staff Watcher catching Gross earlier.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a result of Gross' incorrect answers, what does Lear deny him?

2. What does Ballas manipulate Gross into admitting in Act 1, Scene 6?

3. What does George, the Staff Watcher, do that upsets Gross and causes him to leave the room?

4. What do Stroll and Savant offer as proof for their theory that Gross "lusts after" Maria?

5. What does Stroll tell Gross is necessary in order to prevent any further individualism?

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