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

2. Where is Ballas located at the end of Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) The break room.
(b) His old desk.
(c) Gross' desk.
(d) Strolls' office.

3. What does Gross' lack of Ptydepe knowledge signal, according to Lear?
(a) That he deserved to be removed from his position.
(b) That he should not be working for the company.
(c) That he is not genuinely interested in learning Ptydepe.
(d) That he is smarter than the rest of the class.

4. What does Ballas threaten Gross with?
(a) Going over his head to get the notice authenticated.
(b) Resigning from the company.
(c) Speaking Ptydepe to Gross permanently.
(d) Causing Gross to lose his job.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is significant about Pillar in Act 2, Scene 9?

3. What happens to cause everyone at the party to stop talking?

4. Who is Stroll?

5. The larger metaphor for the clerk is a warning against what?

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