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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Lear, what is a big factor in the way people use Ptydepe?
(a) They resent Ptydepe and never give it a fair chance.
(b) They are not smart enough to use Ptydepe.
(c) They get confused by the need for an additional language.
(d) They lose track of what they are trying to communicate.

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

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

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

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

6. 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.

7. What is Lear lecturing about at the start of Act 2, Scene 11?
(a) Why everyone still needs to know Ptydepe.
(b) The way Ptydepe is structured.
(c) The mistakes of Ptydepe.
(d) How to improve Ptydepe.

8. 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 there is no formal guide on Ptydepe.
(d) It is a difficult process because Lear is not a very good instructor.

9. Gross tells Maria that his current situation is a result of what?
(a) His lack of intelligence.
(b) Trusting too much and giving in.
(c) His inability to deal with life.
(d) Bad luck.

10. Why doesn't Hana understand Ptydepe?
(a) The classes were too hard.
(b) She doesn't have time to learn it.
(c) She refuses to recognize its existence.
(d) She doesn't need to be able to read it.

11. What happens as Act 2, Scene 8 progresses?
(a) Lear becomes confused.
(b) Lear's student becomes confused.
(c) Ballas interrupts the lecture.
(d) Helena interrupts the lecture.

12. What is the translated memo a protest of?
(a) Ballas' attitude with other employees.
(b) The removal of Gross from his previous position of authority.
(c) The lack of respect Helena is showing Maria.
(d) The removal of the Accounts Department to make room for the Translation Center.

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

14. What recurring item in the play does Gross hang up at the end of Act 2, Scene 10?
(a) The original memorandum.
(b) His fire extinguisher.
(c) His coat.
(d) His hat.

15. What stunning topic does Lear bring up in Act 2, Scene 11?
(a) His promotion to the Department of Authentication.
(b) The creation of a new operating language.
(c) The termination of Stroll by the higher-ups.
(d) Gross' audit and how Ptydepe saved him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maria's reaction to Gross' reason for staying?

2. At what state is Ptydepe left in at the end of Act 2, Scene 8?

3. What theme does Chorukor represent in the play?

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

5. Who is excited about Chorukor?

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