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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. 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) Stroll and Savant admit that Ptydepe is useless.
(b) Ballas admits his lack of leadership qualities.
(c) Helena reprimands Ballas for his actions.
(d) Maria hands him the cigar box.

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

3. What new position does Ballas offer Gross in Act 2, Scene 7?
(a) Head of the Department of Authentication.
(b) Staff Watcher.
(c) Director of Accounting.
(d) Gopher.

4. Which characters ask Pillar to speak with them privately?
(a) Stroll, Savant, and Helena.
(b) Stroll, Gross, and Helena.
(c) Stroll, Helena, and Lear.
(d) Stroll, Helena, and Maria.

5. What is Savant's primary responsibility as the Ptydepeist?
(a) Modifying Ptydepe for each department.
(b) Reporting anyone who is not using Ptydepe.
(c) Making sure Ptydepe is used correctly.
(d) Translating all existing memos into Ptydepe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gross is being intentionally forced to lose more of what?

2. What happens as Act 2, Scene 8 progresses?

3. What is further illustrated in Scene 2?

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

5. Why is Savant "unable" to offer Gross any coffee?

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