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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. What does Hana repeatedly ask Gross in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) If she can have the authorization for Ptydepe lessons.
(b) If she can go to lunch.
(c) If she can get some more milk.
(d) If he knows where the new snack bar is located.

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

3. At the beginning of the play, what kind of letter does Gross receive?
(a) A late notice.
(b) A memorandum.
(c) A bill.
(d) A shipping invoice.

4. What is Gross searching for throughout Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Rolls.
(b) His coffee.
(c) Milk.
(d) His cigarettes.

5. What does Gross offer during his argument with Ballas?
(a) To pay for additional Ptydepe classes.
(b) To confront the higher-ups.
(c) To raise Ballas' salary.
(d) To resign.

Short Answer Questions

1. in Act 1, Scene 5, what does Lear attempt to illustrate about Ptydepe?

2. Who does Gross talk to while he is waiting for Helena?

3. What style of writing best describes The Memorandum?

4. The irony of the events in Acct 1, Scene 5 is that Gross' lack of knowledge prevents him from gaining what?

5. In modern times, what is a term used to describe the act of portraying something negative in a positive way?

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