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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What idea does Ballas come up with in Act 2, Scene 10?
(a) For Gross to admit Ptydepe was his fault.
(b) For him to become Gross' deputy.
(c) For him to talk with the higher-ups about Gross' ambitions.
(d) For Gross to forget about his desire to end Ptydepe.

2. What is Ballas' initial reaction to Gross' news?
(a) He threatens to terminate Gross.
(b) He agrees with him.
(c) He ignores him.
(d) He doesn't believe Gross.

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

4. Which two characters enter and leave during Lear's lecture in Act 2 , Scene 11?
(a) Ballas and Gross.
(b) Ballas and Column.
(c) Pillar and Column.
(d) Stroll and Gross.

5. How does George categorize Maria's actions?
(a) Pathetic.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Admirable.
(d) Brilliant.

6. What is Ballas holding when he enters the room in Act 2, Scene 9?
(a) A cup of coffee.
(b) A bag of limes.
(c) A memo.
(d) A fire extinguisher.

7. What is the point of Chorukor?
(a) To prevent employees from talking to each other.
(b) To please the higher-ups.
(c) To stop Ballas from resigning.
(d) To correct all of Ptydepe's mistakes.

8. What symbolism of hope does Havel use at the end of Act 2, Scene 8?
(a) Gross answering all of the questions correctly.
(b) Lear teaching to an empty classroom.
(c) Ballas leaving the classroom defeated.
(d) Gross appearing with more authority than before.

9. What does George throw at Gross after hearing the news of his position change?
(a) The memo.
(b) A cup of coffee.
(c) A Ptydepe Dictionary.
(d) A fire extinguisher.

10. What does Ballas finally do in Act 2, Scene 10 that is noteworthy?
(a) He smokes a cigarette.
(b) He learns how to make coffee.
(c) He reveals that he understands Ptydepe.
(d) He fires Thumb.

11. What does Ballas announce to the group in Actc 2, Scene 10?
(a) That Stroll talked him into starting Ptydepe.
(b) That he is resigning.
(c) That Gross will be the Managing Director once again.
(d) That Gross is responsible for Ptydepe.

12. What do Hana's continued repetitive trips to the store signify?
(a) She wishes Gross was her boss again.
(b) She is becoming more forgetful.
(c) Bureaucracy does not matter to regular people.
(d) She has no respect for Ballas.

13. What does Gross give to Ballas at his request in Act 2, Scene 9?
(a) A cigar.
(b) A bag of onions.
(c) Advice.
(d) A report.

14. What reason does Gross give Maria for wanting to stay with the company?
(a) So he can eventually take Stroll's job.
(b) So he can get revenge on Ballas.
(c) So he can work at the Department of Authentication.
(d) So he can watch her.

15. What is Pillar's response when he is asked by Ballas if he knows Ptydepe?
(a) He tells Ballas that he isn't sure.
(b) He leaves the room immediately.
(c) He shakes his head.
(d) He begins to read a document in Ptydepe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lear asked for as he begins teaching about Chorukor?

2. What new position does Ballas offer Gross in Act 2, Scene 7?

3. Gross admits that he has always been more of a dreamer than what?

4. What angers Ballas about Pillar's meetings?

5. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 9, what is Maria trying on?

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