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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 kind of a party is going on in Act 1, Scene 6?
(a) A Birthday party.
(b) A promotion party.
(c) A retirement party.
(d) A Ptydepe party.

2. What does the clerk receive for asking the questions?
(a) A lecture.
(b) An A.
(c) A gold star.
(d) Termination.

3. What does Gross declare is reduced when people are forbidden to use their natural language?
(a) Their sanity.
(b) Their humanity.
(c) Their dignity.
(d) Their education.

4. What is Pillar's response when he is asked by Ballas if he knows Ptydepe?
(a) He begins to read a document in Ptydepe.
(b) He leaves the room immediately.
(c) He shakes his head.
(d) He tells Ballas that he isn't sure.

5. What do Stroll and Savant remark about Maria?
(a) She is always getting food.
(b) She is attractive.
(c) She doesn't know Ptydepe yet.
(d) She is lazy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What style of writing best describes The Memorandum?

2. One main point in Act 1, Scene 4 is to display that Ballas and the higher-ups are after power for what purpose?

3. What is Ballas holding when he enters the room in Act 2, Scene 9?

4. The parallels Havel draws in Act 1, Scene 4 are between Ballas and what?

5. Which phrase best describes the clerk's actions?

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