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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the overall message in Act 2, Scene 11?
(a) Gross realizes that he has too many enemies.
(b) Chorukor is better that Ptydepe.
(c) A bureaucratic system will continue to exist if left unchecked.
(d) Lear is not a very good teacher.

2. What is Gross' response when Ballas asks him about Ptydepe in Act 2, Scene 9?
(a) He says that Ptydepe is stronger than ever.
(b) He lectures Ballas about the importance of Ptydepe.
(c) He ignores Ballas.
(d) He doesn't know what to say.

3. 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.

4. 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) Gross appearing with more authority than before.
(d) Ballas leaving the classroom defeated.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the point of Chorukor?

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

3. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 8, how is Lear's student answering the questions?

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

5. What is Lear lecturing about at the start of Act 2, Scene 11?

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