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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maria encourage Gross to do in the second part of Act 2, Scene 9?
(a) Resign from the company.
(b) Take over Ballas' position.
(c) Give her a promotion.
(d) Fight to prove his innocence.

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

3. Who does Ballas point out is in control of Ptydepe?
(a) Savant.
(b) Maria.
(c) Helena.
(d) The higher-ups.

4. What does Helena's constant need for Maria to help her make coffee symbolize?
(a) That the people who have power cannot do anything for themselves.
(b) That she is impatient.
(c) That she really likes coffee.
(d) That she has no regard for Maria's time.

5. Where is Ballas located at the end of Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Gross' desk.
(b) The break room.
(c) Strolls' office.
(d) His old desk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What overall theme does the author use the office to illustrate?

2. What is Maria's reaction to Gross' new position?

3. What does Gross' lack of Ptydepe knowledge signal, according to Lear?

4. What does Gross give Ballas and Pillar?

5. Why doesn't Hana understand Ptydepe?

(see the answer key)

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