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

2. At what state is Ptydepe left in at the end of Act 2, Scene 8?
(a) Declining, but still necessary.
(b) Revived.
(c) Thriving.
(d) Almost non-existent.

3. What symbolism of hope does Havel use at the end of Act 2, Scene 8?
(a) Gross appearing with more authority than before.
(b) Gross answering all of the questions correctly.
(c) Ballas leaving the classroom defeated.
(d) Lear teaching to an empty classroom.

4. What angers Ballas about Pillar's meetings?
(a) He doesn't know what they are about.
(b) Pillar is ignoring his office responsibilities to attend them.
(c) He feels they are unnecessary.
(d) He feels they do not keep Pillar away long enough.

5. Why does Ballas tell Gross that the log book needs to be replaced?
(a) It is full.
(b) It has been stolen.
(c) It is lost.
(d) It has been damaged.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Gross and Hana's discussion, what is strange about Ptydepe, the new language being introduced?

2. In Act 2, Scene 9, how many translations does Stroll say he has done?

3. What is Stroll's excuse for not doing more translations?

4. Hypothetically, the use of Ptydepe could remove what from the office?

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

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