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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is it about the letter that automatically irritates Gross?
(a) It is written in an unknown language.
(b) It is not addressed to him.
(c) It is written in a condescending tone.
(d) It is extremely long.

2. What overall theme does the author use the office to illustrate?
(a) Government bureaucracy.
(b) How to deal with troubled employees.
(c) Office managers seldom know what is happening in their own office.
(d) The problems workers have with authority.

3. What does Maria offer Helena in Act 1, scene 3?
(a) A roll.
(b) Onions.
(c) A donut.
(d) Cigarettes.

4. What does Ballas constantly look to Pillar for?
(a) To finish his sentences.
(b) Confirmation.
(c) The meaning of words.
(d) Humor.

5. What does the clerk receive for asking the questions?
(a) Termination.
(b) A gold star.
(c) An A.
(d) A lecture.

Short Answer Questions

1. The larger metaphor for the clerk is a warning against what?

2. What is Gross trying to get accomplished in Act 1, Scene 3?

3. Which phrase best describes the clerk's actions?

4. What is Act 1, Scene 3 trying to illustrate about Gross?

5. How does Stroll exit in Act 1, Scene 3?

(see the answer key)

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