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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. As a reflection of bureaucracy, what kind of explanation do the higher-ups provide for the creation of Ptydepe?
(a) A complicated one.
(b) A straightforward one.
(c) A nonexistent one.
(d) A brief one.

2. Who is revealed to be the person that authorized the use of Ptydepe?
(a) Hana.
(b) Gross.
(c) Ballas.
(d) Pillar.

3. Gross tells Maria that his current situation is a result of what?
(a) His lack of intelligence.
(b) Trusting too much and giving in.
(c) Bad luck.
(d) His inability to deal with life.

4. As a result of Gross' incorrect answers, what does Lear deny him?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) Further classes on Ptydepe.
(c) The memo translation.
(d) His previous position back.

5. What overall theme does the author use the office to illustrate?
(a) How to deal with troubled employees.
(b) Government bureaucracy.
(c) Office managers seldom know what is happening in their own office.
(d) The problems workers have with authority.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gross fear if he does not agree to the switch?

2. What does Gross carry with him throughout Scene 2?

3. What is the goal of the higher-ups in explaining the necessity for Ptydepe?

4. What does Helena's constant need for Maria to help her make coffee symbolize?

5. What idea does Ballas come up with in Act 2, Scene 10?

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