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

2. What is very interesting about the intentional way Havel presents the office?
(a) It only has one room.
(b) The positions of the characters are never stated.
(c) The purpose of the office is never stated.
(d) The characters come and go without asking permission.

3. What does the item that Gross is carrying in Act 1, Scene 5 symbolize?
(a) His intolerance for Ptydepe.
(b) His addiction to coffee.
(c) His desire to hold onto whatever power he has left.
(d) His lack of enthusiasm for his new position.

4. In Act 2, Scene 7What does Ballas need help with?
(a) Finding the log book.
(b) Translating a memo.
(c) Cleaning Gross' desk out.
(d) Making coffee.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who passes through the lecture as Lear is talking?

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

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

4. What reason does Gross give Maria for wanting to stay with the company?

5. What is Savant's primary responsibility as the Ptydepeist?

(see the answer key)

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