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

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

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

4. Where is Ballas located at the end of Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) The break room.
(b) His old desk.
(c) Strolls' office.
(d) Gross' desk.

5. Who does Gross attempt to persuade in order to bypass authorization?
(a) Helena.
(b) Maria.
(c) Stroll.
(d) Ballas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Department does the Ptydepe Translation Center replace?

2. What does the clerk's character symbolize?

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

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

5. What does Gross ask Lear to do for him in Act 1, Scene 5?

(see the answer key)

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