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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At what state is Ptydepe left in at the end of Act 2, Scene 8?
(a) Declining, but still necessary.
(b) Almost non-existent.
(c) Thriving.
(d) Revived.

3. Who is the only student Lear is lecturing during Act 2, Scene 8?
(a) Thumb.
(b) Ballas.
(c) Gross.
(d) Pillar.

4. Once Gross refuses to back down, what does Ballas suggest?
(a) That Gross should work in the Accounts Department.
(b) That he and Gross should talk to Stroll.
(c) That Gross should be terminated.
(d) That he and Gross should resign.

5. Who does Hana point out does not know Ptydepe either?
(a) Stroll.
(b) Gross.
(c) Helena.
(d) Ballas.

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

7. How does Gross feel and act at the beginning of Act 2, Scene10?
(a) Optimistic and triumphant.
(b) Beaten down.
(c) Confused.
(d) Angry and frustrated.

8. What does Gross promise Maria in the second part of Act 2, Scene 9 that he will not do?
(a) Ignore the audit.
(b) Make any trouble.
(c) Back down.
(d) Fight for himself.

9. 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.

10. What does Gross do on his way to lunch in Act 2, Scene 11?
(a) He asks Maria to join him.
(b) He smokes a cigarette.
(c) He stops to ask Thumb a question about Ptydepe.
(d) He stops to listen to Lear.

11. What is Maria's reaction to Gross' new position?
(a) She is disappointed.
(b) She is angry with him.
(c) She congratulates him.
(d) She does not say anything.

12. What does Hana tell Ballas people are saying about Ptydepe?
(a) It was made up by Ballas.
(b) It is based on doubtful principles.
(c) Only Stroll can speak it.
(d) It does not exist.

13. In a broader interpretation, what is the one thing that bureaucracy relies on to keep its power?
(a) More bureaucracy.
(b) The support of the people.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Money.

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

15. What is Ballas' role in Lear's class?
(a) He is trying to understand it.
(b) He was tricked by Lear into authorizing it.
(c) He protests against it.
(d) He is unaware of it because he is focused on lunch.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 9, how many translations does Stroll say he has done?

2. What does Gross give to Ballas at his request in Act 2, Scene 9?

3. What does Ballas finally do in Act 2, Scene 10 that is noteworthy?

4. What does Hana inform Ballas the memo could possibly be?

5. What does Ballas announce to the group in Actc 2, Scene 10?

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