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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens to take away from the power Gross thought he had at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 10?
(a) Ballas manipulates him again.
(b) He backs down from his original intention as a result of Stroll's pressure.
(c) His lack of self confidence overcomes him.
(d) He is forced to accept the responsibility for Ptydepe's failure.

3. Who receives an A from Lear for answering correctly in Act 2, Scene 11?
(a) Ballas.
(b) Gross.
(c) Thumb.
(d) Stroll.

4. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 9, what is Maria trying on?
(a) A hat.
(b) A new dress.
(c) An overcoat.
(d) A scarf.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hana tell Ballas people are saying about Ptydepe?

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

3. Once Gross refuses to back down, what does Ballas suggest?

4. Who is the only student Lear is lecturing during Act 2, Scene 8?

5. What angers Ballas about Pillar's meetings?

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