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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 Stroll's excuse for not doing more translations?
(a) It is a difficult process because only the person writing in Ptydepe knows what it means.
(b) It is a difficult process because it takes too long.
(c) It is a difficult process because Lear is not a very good instructor.
(d) It is a difficult process because there is no formal guide on Ptydepe.

2. What is Ballas' reaction when Gross offers to switch positions again at the end of the play?
(a) He ignores him.
(b) He becomes angry.
(c) He laughs at him.
(d) He declines.

3. Acknowledging the intent of the play, what does Havel feel should triumph over bureaucracy?
(a) Individualism.
(b) Power.
(c) Socialism.
(d) Communism.

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

5. In defense of Ptydepe, what does Ballas declare the new language is far more of than the current one?
(a) Error-proof.
(b) Comprehensive.
(c) Humanist.
(d) Basic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ballas threaten Gross with?

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

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

4. Who does Ballas point out is in control of Ptydepe?

5. Hypothetically, the use of Ptydepe could remove what from the office?

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