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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 is Gross's new title?
(a) Deputy Director.
(b) Assistant Manager.
(c) Deputy Manager.
(d) Assistant Director.

2. Who does Gross talk to while he is waiting for Helena?
(a) Himself.
(b) Savant.
(c) George.
(d) Hana.

3. In Act 1, Scene 6, what is the one signal of hope that Gross does not see, symbolizing that he has lost all hope in his current situation?
(a) Helena reprimands Ballas for his actions.
(b) Maria hands him the cigar box.
(c) Stroll and Savant admit that Ptydepe is useless.
(d) Ballas admits his lack of leadership qualities.

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

5. What does Ballas ask Gross at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) If he is ready to be reasonable.
(b) If he has any more rolls.
(c) If he received the authorization.
(d) If he can purchase an additional log book.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Scene 2 take place?

2. What does Hana repeatedly ask Gross in Act 1, Scene 4?

3. What Department does the Ptydepe Translation Center replace?

4. What is very interesting about the intentional way Havel presents the office?

5. What is Act 1, Scene 3 trying to illustrate about Gross?

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