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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 9, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the underlying message about Stroll's position?
(a) His knowledge is used to represent power over others.
(b) He enjoys humiliating Gross.
(c) He is incompetent, yet his lack of experience goes undetected.
(d) He abuses his authority by making hasty decisions.

2. What is Maria's reaction to Gross' reason for staying?
(a) She ignores him.
(b) She runs away.
(c) She becomes angry.
(d) She becomes embarrassed.

3. What does Gross attempt to steal from Stroll's desk?
(a) A cigar.
(b) A piece of paper.
(c) A Ptydepe Dictionary.
(d) An authorization form.

4. In Act 2, Scene 9, how many translations does Stroll say he has done?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) None.

5. Where is the job that Maria has found for Gross?
(a) A shoe repair service.
(b) A theatre company.
(c) A coffee shop.
(d) A different office.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ballas constantly look to Pillar for?

2. What does Gross do with the letter?

3. What do the other bureaucrats sense about Ballas?

4. Who is revealed to be the person that authorized the use of Ptydepe?

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

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