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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 does Gross tell himself to rationalize his decision in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) That Ballas was right.
(b) That he could better serve the company in his new position.
(c) That he was too weak to resist it.
(d) That he had no choice.

2. What is significant about the examples Lear uses for the word, "boo?"
(a) They describe the act of crying, which symbolizes Gross' sorrow over his title loss.
(b) They describe the act of trying to scare someone, which symbolizes Gross' intent earlier.
(c) They describe an ambush or surprise, which symbolizes what Gross is experiencing.
(d) They describe the act of scaring someone who has been stealing, which symbolizes the Staff Watcher catching Gross earlier.

3. What does Hana repeatedly ask Gross in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) If she can have the authorization for Ptydepe lessons.
(b) If she can go to lunch.
(c) If she can get some more milk.
(d) If he knows where the new snack bar is located.

4. What does Gross ask Lear to do for him in Act 1, Scene 5?
(a) Help him get his former position back.
(b) Translate the memo.
(c) Help him learn Ptydepe.
(d) Tell him where the next Ptydepe class is.

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

Short Answer 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?

2. What does Lear acknowledge about Ptydepe?

3. What leads to Ballas and Gross switching positions?

4. What does Ballas manipulate Gross into admitting in Act 1, Scene 6?

5. Who does Gross attempt to persuade in order to bypass authorization?

(see the answer key)

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