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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 interrupt at the start of Act 1, Scene 5?
(a) A meeting between Lear and Stroll.
(b) Lear's lecture.
(c) A board meeting called by Lear.
(d) A conversation between Lear and Ballas.

2. Once Gross refuses to back down, what does Ballas suggest?
(a) That Gross should work in the Accounts Department.
(b) That he and Gross should talk to Stroll.
(c) That he and Gross should resign.
(d) That Gross should be terminated.

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

4. Who does Ballas attempt to blame for the Ptydepe fiasco?
(a) Column.
(b) Hana.
(c) Helena.
(d) Pillar.

5. What is Gross trying to get accomplished in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He is trying to get the new log book authenticated.
(b) He is trying to get the books balanced.
(c) He is trying to get the memorandum translated.
(d) He is trying to get back to his office.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the clerk's character symbolize?

3. What does Gross declare is reduced when people are forbidden to use their natural language?

4. What is Maria's reaction to Gross' reason for staying?

5. What does Ballas ask Gross at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 4?

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