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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gross fear if he does not agree to the switch?
(a) He will have to talk to the Staff Watcher again.
(b) His career will be over.
(c) He will be even further demoted.
(d) He will have a lawsuit filed against him.

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

3. What is it about the letter that automatically irritates Gross?
(a) It is extremely long.
(b) It is written in an unknown language.
(c) It is not addressed to him.
(d) It is written in a condescending tone.

4. As explained in the play, what is Ptydepe designed to reduce?
(a) Subordination.
(b) Clerical errors.
(c) A language barrier between employees.
(d) Individuality.

5. What is still in its infancy and talked about as if it were a baby?
(a) Ptydepe operations.
(b) The Accounts Department.
(c) The Department of Authenticity.
(d) The snack bar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ballas announce to the group in Actc 2, Scene 10?

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

3. Where is the job that Maria has found for Gross?

4. Acknowledging the intent of the play, what does Havel feel should triumph over bureaucracy?

5. Where is Ballas located at the end of Act 1, Scene 4?

(see the answer key)

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