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

2. Who is excited about Chorukor?
(a) Gross.
(b) Pillar.
(c) Thumb.
(d) Ballas.

3. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 9, what is Maria trying on?
(a) A scarf.
(b) An overcoat.
(c) A new dress.
(d) A hat.

4. Who does Helena introduce herself as?
(a) The Chairman.
(b) The CEO.
(c) The Supervisor of Ptydepe Training.
(d) The Czar of Accounting.

5. What is Gross' response when Ballas asks him about Ptydepe in Act 2, Scene 9?
(a) He lectures Ballas about the importance of Ptydepe.
(b) He says that Ptydepe is stronger than ever.
(c) He doesn't know what to say.
(d) He ignores Ballas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does George throw at Gross after hearing the news of his position change?

2. As a result of Gross' incorrect answers, what does Lear deny him?

3. Gross tells Maria that his current situation is a result of what?

4. What issue does Ballas tell Gross still needs to be addressed in the last scene of the play?

5. What happens to take away from the power Gross thought he had at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 10?

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