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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Ballas attempt to blame for the Ptydepe fiasco?
(a) Helena.
(b) Hana.
(c) Column.
(d) Pillar.

2. In Act 2, Scene 7What does Ballas need help with?
(a) Finding the log book.
(b) Translating a memo.
(c) Cleaning Gross' desk out.
(d) Making coffee.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Gross state that he would have rather kept his former position?

3. In a broader interpretation, what is the one thing that bureaucracy relies on to keep its power?

4. What angers Ballas about Pillar's meetings?

5. How does George categorize Maria's actions?

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