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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. The irony of the events in Acct 1, Scene 5 is that Gross' lack of knowledge prevents him from gaining what?
(a) His management position back.
(b) Power.
(c) His dignity.
(d) Knowledge.

2. What point is the author trying to make by having Hana make separate trips for food?
(a) She is wasting time, but no one realizes it.
(b) She is always hungry.
(c) They don't have money in the budget for a new log book, but there is money for food.
(d) Gross has no control over her.

3. What recurring item in the play does Gross hang up at the end of Act 2, Scene 10?
(a) The original memorandum.
(b) His coat.
(c) His hat.
(d) His fire extinguisher.

4. What is significant about Pillar in Act 2, Scene 9?
(a) He talks to everyone but Gross.
(b) He admits that he understands Ptydepe.
(c) He reveals his plan for taking Ballas's position.
(d) He remains unnoticed by Ballas.

5. Why doesn't Hana understand Ptydepe?
(a) She refuses to recognize its existence.
(b) She doesn't need to be able to read it.
(c) She doesn't have time to learn it.
(d) The classes were too hard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Hana's continued repetitive trips to the store signify?

2. What does Hana repeatedly ask Gross in Act 1, Scene 4?

3. What does the clerk's character symbolize?

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

5. What does Gross ask Lear to do for him in Act 1, Scene 5?

(see the answer key)

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