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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gross finally concede to do in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Purchase a new rubber stamp.
(b) Talk to the Staff Watcher.
(c) Authorize the continued use of Ptydepe.
(d) Apologize to Stroll.

2. What does Helena ask Maria to do with the bag of limes she is carrying?
(a) Put them down.
(b) Bring them to her.
(c) Empty the bag immediately.
(d) Pass the limes out to the people at the party.

3. What do the higher-ups apparently approve in return for the office using Ptydepe?
(a) More vacation time.
(b) Raises for all the employees.
(c) A shorter work week.
(d) A new snack bar.

4. What does Lear acknowledge about Ptydepe?
(a) It is not structured well.
(b) It seems complicated.
(c) It is pointless.
(d) It was created for the wrong reasons.

5. What is Gross rumored to be using inappropriately?
(a) Company funds.
(b) A rubber stamp.
(c) His authority.
(d) The company vehicle.

6. How does Stroll exit in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Angrily.
(b) Slowly.
(c) Involuntarily.
(d) Suddenly.

7. What habit does Hana have that prevents her from doing work?
(a) She combs her hair.
(b) She talks too much.
(c) She asks too many questions.
(d) She is always late.

8. Who is Stroll?
(a) The new Accounting manager.
(b) The head of the Center.
(c) Gross' boss.
(d) The CEO of the company.

9. One main point in Act 1, Scene 4 is to display that Ballas and the higher-ups are after power for what purpose?
(a) For its own sake.
(b) To destroy Gross.
(c) To benefit financially.
(d) To cause chaos.

10. What is Gross symbolically holding when Ballas and Pillar return to his office in Act 1 Scene 4?
(a) An empty box.
(b) A Ptydepe Dictionary.
(c) A paper weight.
(d) A fire extinguisher.

11. What leads to Ballas and Gross switching positions?
(a) Gross' lack of Ptydepe proficiency.
(b) A bet that Gross loses.
(c) A decision from the higher-ups.
(d) The Staff Watcher's report.

12. What does Gross attempt to steal from Stroll's desk?
(a) An authorization form.
(b) A Ptydepe Dictionary.
(c) A cigar.
(d) A piece of paper.

13. What is Gross's new title?
(a) Deputy Director.
(b) Assistant Director.
(c) Assistant Manager.
(d) Deputy Manager.

14. Where does Act 1, Scene 3 take place?
(a) The Department of Authenticity.
(b) The Ptydepe Translation Center.
(c) The Accounting Office.
(d) The Ptydepe Classroom.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the clerk receive for asking the questions?

2. What does the item that Gross is carrying in Act 1, Scene 5 symbolize?

3. What does Gross do with the letter?

4. Where does Gross wish he could return to at the end of Acct 1, Scene 4?

5. What is still in its infancy and talked about as if it were a baby?

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